Porsche 911 Turbo vs. Aston Martin V8 Vantage

[@drink15]

Between these two cars, I would pick the Vantage. The warranty is sick.

[@FalloutUgglan]

+drink15 I've heard that it's bumper to bumper, sounds like quite the catch

[@12799MaDeuce]

But can you get a pre-owned Porsche with a certified pre-owned unlimited mileage bumper-to-bumper warranty?

[@twix4487]

Yes

[@ThomasFerrugia]

+12799MaDeuce : You don't need one. I owned both Porsche 911 (A C4S) and Aston (DB9 Volante) and Porsches are pretty trouble-free. They experience the same amount of mechanical and system failures as a Honda Civic. Astons, on the other hand, are money-pits. It's a brand that clearly employs engineers who are under the assumption that the cars will never actually be driven.

[@12799MaDeuce]

+Thomas Ferrugia It was a joke, go look up his video on the Aston warranty. On another note, I agree that Civics are great, reliable cars.

[@ThomasFerrugia]

+12799MaDeuce : I know it was a joke. I follow this channel.

[@shobin05]

+Thomas Ferrugia The problem with porsches isn't actually that they are unreliable but the fact that they cost an arm and leg to fix when they do inevitably break. I would still rather go for one with warranty than without.

[@TarshishedCactus]

Aston Marin sounds so such better!

[@bigsmoke2608]

Yess

[@matthewclark263]

For sure! It's no contest.

[@madfiat8932]

+John O'Brien Muffler swap, problem solved.

[@TheKidfromHell]

No

[@mohamedthepedophile4789]

+Alvin Brinson Look up the videos of the sounds that different engine layouts make. I5, V10, V12, V8, V6, I4, F6, F4, etc. Also the type of crank used (Flat plane vs cross plane) makes a world of difference. You could also get a flat plane crank sound from a cross plane crank with 180 headers. You answer is too simplistic, and woefully uninformed.

[@AeroEndeavour]

But does the 911 have bumper to bumper warranty?

[@jayvee1949]

Don't forget ... Unlimited mileage

[@IEatTunaIAmTuna]

no, but it has a 100 mile rear left bumper to rear right bumper warranty.

[@mariohds86]

+david dina bumper...to bumper..... muahhahahahahahahaahahah!

[@milusther999]

No Doug doesn't mod

[@KrazeeCain]

1:32 Yeah the Aston wins. I haven't watched the rest of the video yet but that exhaust note wins.

[@RAJohnson713]

Have you ever heard of an aftermarket exhaust?

[@KrazeeCain]

Are you implying that you can make a flat six sound like a crossplane V8? The Porsche would definitely benefit from a set of pipes, and if that's your preference so be it, but imo a crossplane V8 sounds best.

[@johnsonrj74]

Trust me- that is a stock V8 Vantage exhaust sound. It's sublime

[@mnoble247]

+KrazeeCain The only problem is the Porsche owner is way ahead of you and can't hear the awesome exhaust note.

[@RAJohnson713]

+KrazeeCain not as good as the Aston but very close, the stock 911 exhaust is just extremely quite

[@DOWDFILMS1]

You forgot the "Warranty" category

[@nothingclassy4847]

He didn't mention in any video EVER ANYTHING about the bumper TO BUMPER warranty

[@AimlessMoto]

It's like comparing apples to AWD turbo convertible German apples.

[@utubecomment21]

Unreliable German Apples! My brother gave up when they told him his Porker with just over 60k needed and engine rebuild! Up until that, it had been partially unreliable, when that happened it became totally unreliable!

[@mrsodso760]

utubecomment21 Well, that happens when you treat your car like shit... revving it up cold, etc...

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Why did ford have to take the aston grille and put it on everything?

[@notirishrider7953]

+Toxicmatrix because it looks good ?

[@toxicmatrix1337]

+NotIrishRider The look isnt the problem. Its the fact they took a heritage feature, from a history of high end cars and put it on every average cookie cutter ford.

[@notirishrider7953]

Toxicmatrix being honest i think the fords look good with it ... the problem i find is that the aston front should only be used on cars which can match their looks with performance

[@toxicmatrix1337]

+NotIrishRider essentially what i am trying to say. Still, just weird all of a sudden take an exclusive grille like that and pop it on just any mediocre ford.

[@notirishrider7953]

Toxicmatrix true :P maybe its different for me as nearly all people here drive little 1l to 1.5l shits to save money

[@Shimmoda]

I WILL OWN ONE OF THESE CARS ONE DAY

[@Vethursan1]

If you still make videos by then, then be sure to show us your car on your channel :) I watch your videos, they are great!

[@Shimmoda]

I sure will! And thanks! :D

[@samlawts1193]

The Muscle Biker Get the Aston :)

[@galil_6863]

The Muscle Biker Countach

[@crownfedora5355]

@@Shimmoda I will be damn excited to see you having that Aston Martin mate, good luck with your channel and getting the car.

[@SmoothS3TH]

I think the exhaust itself sold me on the Aston.

[@catmobile20]

“Weird crap that’s going to annoy you” This was the start of “Quirks and Features” 😂

[@CarterHansonlb]

It's so crazy going from a normal engine to a turbo charged engine. I remember when I got my 2001 Saab 9-5 Turbo, I had been in many cars, but with most cars you don't feel too much kick in, but once you feel the turbo kick in... It's crazy. I got goose bumps when I first felt the turbo kick in. Super amazing feeling.

[@kristian6622]

Does that aston seriously have a stock exhaust??

[@THEALC]

+Kristian Turner-Radford yup

[@DougDeMuro]

+Kristian Turner-Radford Yep!

[@kristian6622]

Doug DeMuro Wow that has to be one of the best stock sounding NA V8's this side of a race car!

[@4581-z8w]

+Doug DeMuro That stock exhaust is one hell of a sound!

[@Davidcorner111]

+Kristian Turner-Radford naturally aspirated v8 rumble vs a flat six thats exhaust runs through two turbochargers and a muffler

[@go-kartmozart2245]

So hard to choose, if only one of these cars had a bumper to bumper warrany

[@BoraMarkovic]

That aston martin engine sound is worth 100k. Aston martin wins just for that.

[@jasonsong86]

I would say I would pick the Aston. Love V8s and the Vantage is just such a fast car in a small package.

[@McGrowlers1]

I own a Vantage having previously owned a 911. The major difference here in the UK is that fellow road users will stop to let you out of a side road when you are in the Aston and totally ignore you in the Porsche.

[@WTJCgaming]

He says the Aston Martin is a car everybody loves him for, but yet in his "how much attention will my Aston Martin get" video, absolutely nobody cared about it.

[@screwloose455]

I'm really not sure why, but you're so easy not to like. Like you're one of the best people at it I've ever seen...

[@thepetrolgeek6134]

I must agree

[@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467]

Take the brake pads out, it solves the dust issue

[@nateisright]

Who needs brakes?

[@notirishrider7953]

+Barry Bamb or just use different kind of break pads ... as more high end ones do produce dust but there are a couple which produce little dust and offer great performance

[@rhaegartargaryen9315]

Seriously, his laugh is contagious.. lol!

[@SwagToTheWheels]

a heh

[@junito1008]

Aston Martin all the way !! Better looks and much better sound.

[@davidlane8811]

Old Doug videos have such weird energy. I love em

[@TheRealMrCods]

I would buy the Aston over the Porsche every time.

[@notirishrider7953]

+MrCods. only if you have warranty .... without it its like having a car which runs on 100$ bills....

[@TheRealMrCods]

If I could afford to buy either I guess I wouldnt care :)

[@notirishrider7953]

***** nah i prefer motorbikes ... performance better than the two cars 3 year warranty and a brand new bike for 20k can be easily bought. you can get one even for as low as 5k if you want something slower

[@TheRealMrCods]

***** I already own a corolla

[@bigbruthathunda7575]

I know im not the only one that likes that little music jingle between video pauses and topic changes

[@EddieIrvine106]

This is the exact decision I am trying to make at the moment. The Aston wins on sounds but I know it will break, all the time

[@Kimsey47]

Doug, you're the only thing worth a damn on Jalopnik! Keep up the fun videos!

[@jimcarriesa1911]

Look forward to your videos all week. Glad it is Thursday .

[@jezuzfreek777]

That Vantage sounds far better.

[@L8-APEX]

"4 seats" in the Turbo LOL. Those backseats were made exclusively for Verne Troyer

[@johnsmythe246]

These kinds of non-traditional comparisons are very helpful! For many it's about what you can get in a particular budget range and we aren't as hung up about the head to head comparisons between cars that are meant to strictly "compete" with one another. Thanks.

[@ethanroebuck7203]

The sound the Aston put out... It takes me to my happy place

[@Agent57000DM]

0:28 - I think you mean "2 + barely 2"! LOL

[@tmarriotti]

Yeah they're not seats. They are grocery shelves.

[@ultrafloss492]

He should have specified that it's storage for the babies, you know if you need the occasional snack in between.

[@johnsonrj74]

Totally agree, Doug. 8 weeks ago I traded my 2006 911 C2S cab for a 2007 V8 Vantage cab. The Aston is not perfect: it's not as fast or as nimble as the Porsche and the AM's interior information displays (non dials) are unreadable with the roof down. Moreover the automatic gear change on the Aston is terribly clunky unless you use the paddle shift and lift off the gas each time..... But it's rare (911s are everywhere in the SF Bay Area- 5 of my close neighbours even have 911s!) , looks simply stunning and sounds AMAZING - you really do feel like special when you're driving it. I've also learned that it's one of those cars they leave parked outside the hotel rather than have the valet whip it away like my Porsche. Each are incredible cars that I love but I'm sticking with my Aston! (Plus I'm English so it's nice to drive something from back home!)

[@frankkirkman5994]

Are you slow?

[@johnsonrj74]

@@frankkirkman5994 in what sense?

[@arch417powersports]

inb4 warranty comments... Oh wait, I'm too late.

[@djjesus.hediedforyourspins3154]

BUMPER. TO. BUMPER. WARRANTY.

[@greentree3132]

+DJ Jesus.He Died for your spins BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY

[@Mechonomist]

The turbo is a better car but I would take the Aston Martin every time.

[@HunterShows]

Oh, I'm sure that weird door closing thing will go away once you use your BUMPER TO BUMPER warranty and get the door pistons replaced already.

[@mysticzz6685]

The 997 Turbo is a better car, but the Aston just sounds so good! although super slow

[@germaninpdx]

Fun comparison!! I actually compared the two and went with the 911 Turbo. The lock/unlock this is DEFINITELY so annoying. Especially when you're already 5 minutes away from your car wondering if you've locked it or not. Another annoying thing is how thick the doors are. Need to plan for that when getting out.

[@lambro4014]

Why did this video get the least amount of views for him in 4 months? Is it because people find it ridiculous to compare a little Aston Martin Vantage to powerhouse beast like the Porsche 911 turbo?

[@Neel-1]

doug demuro is my spirit animal

[@johnblack9037]

Aston any day of the week. As for looks there is no comparison.

[@JoJoJoker]

About time Doug! The 997.2 Gen (C4S please!) cars are my personal favorite. Nice balance between 997's looks and 991's LED PDK Direct Injected perfection.

[@JOZ3R818]

Just This morning I was asking myself when Doug was going to post a new video lol

[@emir1044]

2:53 yes, the Aston has the Ad *vantage*

[@anaselfatihi1819]

Finally. Where have you been these past weeks?

[@DJMotoVlogs]

I would buy the Porsche without a second thought and be happy as hell driving it until I see an Aston in traffic and see how beautiful they are. Ultimately tho the 911 is the car for me.

[@cole2999]

+DJ MotoVlogs This is probably a good way to put it. (Warning, internet: I'm about to generalize. Sue me.) I bet Porsche owners see and hear the Aston's appearance and wish they had that, and Aston owners see the Porsche and realize their handbrake is on and their muffler just fell off.

[@DJMotoVlogs]

+Colby Murphy Sounds about right. lol.

[@EricMewhort]

"Just another 911" isn't a thing whether it's a Turbo (Or Turbo S) or a Carrera (S, GTS) they're still incredible cars. Just because you don't see an Aston Martin everywhere doesn't mean a Porsche is a lesser car because people buy more of them. Porsche and Aston Martin make spectacular cars.

[@DatDude7802]

Your videos have come a long way, lol!

[@KrunalRindani]

The 997.1 were the best looking modern 911s.

[@playsinmud]

Doug; You say that the Porsche is a four seater. And, while it may have some semblance of a back seat, and may even have safety belts, you'd be hard pressed to fit even a legless midget back there.

[@StewieGriffin-pi6gc]

I do like the presence of a Aston Martin but I have to do this,Porsche by far.......

[@xcvsdxvsx]

Where does that little tune @ 0:07 come from? So familiar but can place it.

[@brandonmaxwell364]

Is that stock exhaust on the Astin

[@Patrick94GSR]

Yes, Astons are known for their bad@$$ sounds they make.

[@mohamedthepedophile4789]

+brandon maxwell There's a supercharged V6 made by Jaguar(?) that makes an insane sound, plus a sweet crackle in the exhaust pipe. Clarkson presents the video, I think.

[@Hallelujahmkay]

+Patrick94GSR I swear we won't tell your mom if you say ass.

[@Patrick94GSR]

Hallelujahmkay who cares

[@topdawge3688]

+Mohamed ThePedophile the V8 sounds a lot better I think

[@FNCXPunk]

Get a Dacia Sandero

[@aidansweeney9667]

Good news! The Dacio Sandero is now available with a 6.2 liter supercharged V8!

[@FNCXPunk]

Aidan Sweeney Great!

[@aidansweeney9667]

And it makes 625 HP!! Who would want that much power in a hatchback though? What kind of suicidal maniac would want that much? ME! (and probably others)

[@appelpower1]

+Aidan Sweeney In 2007, VW mounted a 650 bhp W12 engine in a Golf where the back seats are supposed to go, and gave it AWD. The result was undriveable, but unbelievably cool.

[@aidansweeney9667]

appelpower1 lmao - f!ck the reliability issues that would most likely have, I'd daily drive that!

[@Jamminn555]

".... built by British people...!!" "Works for a bank and eats children."!! Funny as sh**!! AND a great comparison vid!! Love the outtakes at the end in an ode to Jackie Chan!

[@carbonmiata2012]

JUST sold my 2007 Turbo and replaced it with a V8 Vantage soooo thanks for the video! I agree on everything, for me the Porsche is well built, very fast but... boring. The feeling and style of the Vantage is a complete different thing. What a car!!!

[@FridaysTheBomb]

Upload more Doug :( You have the car, just drive it and talk about it.

[@chriskhall]

Yes! Like what is the effort?

[@FridaysTheBomb]

+Chris Hall dude, I get that Doug is trying to find ways to be entertaining, but I really like the vantage, and I want to know what it's like to actually own. nothing he's doing really covers that. which ironically, should be easier to produce than this.

[@chriskhall]

+Friday'sThe Bomb I'm actually completely in agreement with you. I think my tone got lost in the initial comment.

[@FridaysTheBomb]

+Chris Hall my tone may have been misenterpreted lol

[@wfangnxd117]

I love your vids Doug. You rock

[@McGrowlers1]

I own a Vantage and had a 911 before that. Difference here in the UK is that other drivers stop to let you out of a side junction in the Aston and totally ignore you in the Porker - and yes the exhaust note for the Aston is stock.

[@YETICOPTER]

wow, Doug is actually being funny. he's certainly come a long way with this channel huh

[@Bmil951]

A Fabspeed exhaust makes the 997TT sound glorious. So if you're concerned about the engine note, fear not.

[@sunizzil]

doug long time no video, good stuff!

[@user-wf9hy6cs5r]

Why not just get both? The Aston for looking and sounding cool (within easy towing distance of your repair shop). The Porsche for actual high performance driving, road trips, daily driving when there is no need to attract too much attention, and something to drive when the Aston is in the shop. If I could only have one, I'd take the Porsche. Loud exhausts seem juvenile to me and I like the Turbo's looks as much as the Aston. When I see the front grill on the AM I can't help but think Ford Focus now.

[@UnsyNZ]

Omg, doug finally got a 1080p camera

[@georgecastanza834]

I love your videos Doug.

[@Themis33]

I was just about to buy a 911 but after hearing the Astin engine I'm like ❤💥❤💥❤

[@dashcamchris]

Whoa, I like how you know how to say "Porsche." Probably the first English speaker I heard saying it correctly.

[@SirKnobofCheese]

To be fair I haven't heard about Aston Martins randomly catching fire.

[@JurisKankalis]

based on the fact that it's a heavy german car, there will also be brake-pad dust. germans tend to utilise the pads that "eat" more into disc, apparantly, so does Aston-makers. Lighter japanese cars do away with pads that get worn off, instead of abrasing so much into the brake disk. i guess none of is better or worse, just the manufacturer's choice.

[@alfies98]

We are looking into buying a new 2016 Aston, they sound amazing as well.

[@johnsonrj74]

Doug, if you ever find yourself just over the Golden Gate Bridge and want to do a video with a direct comparison of the coupe to the cabriolet with a manual transmission vs the auto/paddle shift, let me know. Happy to lend you mine

[@Red_Bearded_Dad]

AND with the CPO Aston Martin V8 Vantage, you get a BUMPER... TO... BUMPER UNLIMITED MILE warranty. Yes, this bumper... and that bumper... and all the stuff between: Covered under a BUMPER... TO... BUMPER UNLIMITED MILE warranty.

[@ldodom]

A Porsche is the only vehicle that made me smile involuntarily while driving it.

[@riddlescom]

I got both. They are both convertible and are fun. I also got a Bentley for comfort when I go on trips with people. Cars are fun

[@duckrutt]

Oh good, you're alive. It had been a couple weeks so I was worried you got trapped inside the Aston or the Rover and unable to call for help. Although now that I think about it, it's equally possible both of them were in the shop which wouldn't give you much to write about.

[@Joshrs97]

It all comes down to whether you can get a bumper to bumper warranty

[@aejae15030]

that austin martin sounds godly when compared to the porshe!

[@supernovachampions]

The Aston's exhaust is sensationally pleasing to hear and feel.

[@SOLOIIguru]

Doug, seriously, there are SOOOOOO many better places to drive these cars than around Fairmont park.

[@bmw760li150]

Can someone fill me in? What kind of warranty does Doug have on his Aston?

[@burtdemill9393]

Aston offers bumper to bumper, unlimited mileage 12 month warranties on their Certified Pre-Owned cars

[@Teamshmo]

Biggest problem with most Porsches is no one can tell the difference like you said. No idea what year, what model, what price, what stats, literally nothing other than its a Porsche.

[@mattshort5885]

That's only a problem if you bought your car to impress other people.

[@JF-ns5zs]

I like that,I'd say you buy a Porsche because it's a driver's car who cares if non car people don't know what it is

[@Teamshmo]

Jessie Ferreira I mean you wouldn't want to buy a $300k car and everyone thinks it's a $100k car. If you are gonna spend the extra money to get something really special you kind of want people to be able to tell it apart from lower end models

[@JF-ns5zs]

Team Shmo um which Porsche 911 cost 300k lmao unless we're talking about limited edition and even at that.. If you want the flair get an exotic car not a 911

[@Teamshmo]

Jessie Ferreira A 911 Turbo S Cabriolet brand new is about $230k and once you add options and tax you are looking at around the 300k mark. However, that one costs a ton and looks the same as a basic Carrera. That's what would suck. You can easily tell the difference between a Ferrari 488 and the California, but with Porsche the average person has no clue.

[@heathere.miller7493]

I have always been a lover of Aston Martin (probably thanks to James Bond), and I think that they make some of the most beautiful cars in the world, so I agree with Doug there. Having said that, that's where I stop agreeing with pretty much everything else. Just because two cars sell for about the same price doesn't make comparing them apples and apples. Aston Martin and Porsche target two very different types of drivers, and have two very vastly different cars. Having had always dreamed of driving an Aston Martin DBS, (again, thanks to James Bond), I was always looking for my chance. It came along a few years ago, and I couldn't have been more excited, until I actually drove the car. While it is fast, looks beautiful, and handles fairly well, it's truly apparent that this is a luxury car designed with some performance in mind. I had driven a 2012 Porsche GT3 RS (with a manual!), for the weekend previous to driving the DBS, and I really think it ruined it for me. That car is created with only one thing in mind... performance. Even driving the new 991 body 911 (I drove both the manual and the PDK, although I'll take a manual any time I have a choice), screamed performance over luxury. There's a reason why they aren't in the same category. They're not the same type of car, nor do they have the same type of buyer. Not to say I don't love the Aston, but it's not even close to the 911. One more final comment... yes, most 911s have pretty similar styling, so it appears that 911s are everywhere. There are definitely fewer Astons, and they really are outstanding looking cars. However, would you rather impress idiots who don't know the difference between a base 911 and a Turbo (or any variation like the GTS, GT2 or GT3 RS), or would you rather impress the real car aficionados and purists? I guess if you were a real car guy, I wouldn't have to even ask that question. To me it looks like you're driving that car just to impress your friends, and if you really did used to drive a Hummer, that completely answers me question.

[@kajhoppflint1433]

Really nice Aston you have there!! But can you please tell me the name of the music you use between scenes

[@Grarder]

"I went from being the asshole with the giant yellow hummer to James Bond!" Classic! haha The Aston wins by a lot! I've only seen like 5 in my life and I've drooled on all of them.

[@ricocamGTO]

Come on Doug! You only had to spend about £40 (not sure how much in Dollars) and change the door struts for the doors to stay open!. Did it to mine last week and well happy with them now!....Should last till i sell the car....hopefully lol. Love your channel

[@mikey_fixed]

I have a 997 911 GTS the exhaust tones on the flat 6 sounds wayyyyy better than the turbos

[@lothar52]

Need to turn the Aston in and get a XKR-S when warranty runs out. 2014-15 model year. Drop the exhaust for a stage 3 spires... ;)

[@docluv14]

@Doug -I'm usually in complete agreement with your car choices. That being said, IMHO the 911 is the way to go.

[@ubercooper]

Winner= CTS-V wagon

[@07BlackSpecV]

The best part about the 2007-2008 Aston Martin Vantage? 2 years after this video they are almost depreciated out at 40k.

[@masongallegos]

the exhaust note on the aston is beautiful.

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

The Aston is beautiful, elegant, emotional, and rare. The 911 is well-engineered, intuitive, precise, and effective. They're both awesome, but probably for different personality types. I could see myself wanting a 911 forever, test driving them both, and impulse-buying the Vantage.

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

+itsdastuff I know, I know. I say this as a person whose favorite car is the Porsche 911.

[@wizkid3726]

The question you have to ask yourself is does it have a bumper to bumper warranty?

[@AxrlVids]

I'm a bit surprised he didn't mention that bumper to bumper warranty

[@bladerunner6282]

porsche flat six engines sound like my highschool buddy's 1962 VW beetle with one of those aftermarket mufflers he got from the J.C. Whitney catalogue.

[@marcg1043]

Doug - we love you!!! Always hilarious to see your reviews!!

[@kurtrusellpatrickswayze]

Neunelfer for me. Basically it's a lot faster and a LOT more tunable. The Aston is only marginally prettier to my eyes. And for the sound, there's aftermarket exhausts. Also the lack of roof in the 911 makes it feel like more of an occasion. And if it's a manual, even better, since tiptronics were not as good as PDKs.

[@brennanmcgowan6047]

I'd take the Porsche because with the Aston you can get a Mustang for 30,000 with the same performance and noise, plus good styling.

[@ThePan51]

Honestly, the Turbo is a boring thing to drive! And you're completely right, they are everywhere. So, Aston ... for the sound and look! And that still applies also to the newer models!

[@RAJohnson713]

I'd take the 911, no question

[@RamtheCowy]

Dude the Aston comes with an unlimited bumper to bumper warranty

[@waytostoned]

+Ram the Cowy BUMPER to BUMPER WARRANTY!

[@tomforrest7814]

+RAJohnson713 and blend in with all the other boring Porsche drivers

[@RamtheCowy]

Tom Forrest WHO DON"T HAVE AN UNLIMITED BUMPER-TO-BUMPER WARRANTY

[@SicoSniper]

other people don't have to like it, only you