Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2008 – 2017) vs Porsche 911 Carrera S (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is the more powerful of the two, with up to 426 hp against 385 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 4.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 302 km/h against 290 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.2 L/100 km against 12.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,400 kg against 1,631 kg. At 4,435 mm, the Porsche 911 Carrera S is 53 mm longer than the Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage
2008 – 2017
|
Porsche
911 Carrera S
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2017 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 426 hp | 385 hp |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 4.5 – 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 299 – 302 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.8 – 13.9 L/100 km | 10.2 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,382 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,867 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Height | 1,257 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,631 kg | 1,400 – 1,430 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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