Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2009 – 2011) vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2010 – 2014): specs compared
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 426 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.0 s against 4.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 310 km/h against 290 km/h. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 13.2 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is the lighter car, from 1,445 kg against 1,604 kg. At 4,460 mm, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is 76 mm longer than the Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 GT3 RS
2009 – 2011
|
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2011 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 426 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 470 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.0 s | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 310 km/h | 290 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.2 L/100 km | 10.7 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,355 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,445 kg | 1,604 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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