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Aston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8vsPorsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008

S 4.7 V8

436 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2015-2016
VS

Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 4 GTS 3.8

430 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    218 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    233 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    687 km
    427 mi
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
Power
436hp325kW
430hp321kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight-
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
62.4s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
293hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
687km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,735cc289cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,260mm50in
1,296mm51in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
300L
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
68L
CO2 emissions
296g/km
233g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V87,300 rpm5,000 rpm7,550 rpm
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.87,500 rpm5,750 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
12.9 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8 has 6 hp more than Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
1,470 kg
3,241 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
305 km/h
190 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
304 km/h
189 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V84.8 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.84.4 s

Although Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8 has more power, Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: 2.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
625 km
388 mi
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
687 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW
4.8 s
305 km/h
190 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW
4.4 s
304 km/h
189 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
4.8 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.4 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
687 km
427 mi
CO2 score
296 g/km
233 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 62 km (38 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 63 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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