Aston Martin V8 Volante (1978 – 1989) vs Porsche 911 Turbo (1981 – 1989): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Turbo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 330 hp against 305 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 9.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 240 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,419 kg against 1,818 kg. At 4,674 mm, the Aston Martin V8 Volante is 384 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Turbo. The Aston Martin V8 Volante dates from 1978 – 1989, the Porsche 911 Turbo from 1981 – 1989.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
V8 Volante
1978 – 1989
|
Porsche
911 Turbo
1981 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1989 | 1981 – 1989 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 305 hp | 330 hp |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 470 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,674 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,346 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,268 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,818 kg | 1,419 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.