Compare the2025 Aston Martin VantageVS 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman

The Vantage’s lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. The 718 Cayman doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

The Vantage has a standard 3D Surround View System to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The 718 Cayman only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

The Vantage has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. A system to reveal vehicles in the 718 Cayman’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Vantage’s standard Rear Cross Traffic Assist uses sensors in the rear to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side and automatically engage the brakes. The 718 Cayman doesn’t offer a rear cross-path warning system.

The Vantage’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The 718 Cayman doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Vantage and the 718 Cayman have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

The Aston Martin Vantage weighs 516 to 710 pounds more than the Porsche 718 Cayman. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Vantage comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The 718 Cayman’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The Vantage’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 356 more horsepower (656 vs. 300) and 310 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 280) than the 718 Cayman’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Vantage’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 306 more horsepower (656 vs. 350) and 281 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 309) than the 718 Cayman S’ standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder. The Vantage’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 262 more horsepower (656 vs. 394) and 281 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 309) than the 718 Cayman GTS 4.0’s standard 4.0 GT3 6-cylinder. The Vantage’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 163 more horsepower (656 vs. 493) and 259 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 331) than the 718 Cayman GT4 RS’ standard 4.0 DOHC 6-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the Vantage gets better fuel mileage than the 718 Cayman GT4 RS (15 city/22 hwy vs. 15 city/19 hwy).

The Vantage has 5.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the 718 Cayman’s standard fuel tank (19.3 vs. 14.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Vantage has 2.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the 718 Cayman’s optional fuel tank (19.3 vs. 16.9 gallons).

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Aston Martin Vantage higher (5 out of 10) than the Porsche 718 Cayman (1 to 5). This means the Vantage produces up to 39 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the 718 Cayman every 15,000 miles.

The Aston Martin Vantage comes standard with an automatic transmission, for driver comfort, especially in the city. Automatic costs extra on the 718 Cayman.

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Aston Martin Vantage, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the 718 Cayman.

For better stopping power the Vantage’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the 718 Cayman:

For better traction, the Vantage has larger tires than the 718 Cayman (F:275/35R21 & R:325/30R21 vs. F:235/45R18 & R:265/45R18). The Vantage’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 718 Cayman (F:275/35R21 & R:325/30R21 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:295/30R20).

The Vantage’s 275/35R21 front and 325/30R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 718 Cayman’s standard 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Vantage has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the 718 Cayman. The 718 Cayman’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Vantage has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the 718 Cayman; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Vantage’s wheelbase is 9.1 inches longer than on the 718 Cayman (106.5 inches vs. 97.4 inches).

The Vantage’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the 718 Cayman’s (44.7% to 55.3%). This gives the Vantage more stable handling and braking.

Unlike the driver-only memory system optional at extra cost in the 718 Cayman, the Vantage has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Vantage’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the 718 Cayman.

If the windows are left open on the Vantage the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the 718 Cayman can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Vantage has standard Keyless Entry that allows you to unlock the doors from either outside door handle, open the trunk, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Porsche Entry and Drive costs extra on the 718 Cayman.

The Vantage’s LED headlights produce a white, bright light using less electricity than the 718 Cayman’s standard xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. HID headlights can be slow to reach full brightness or power cycle, causing issues when flashing them to signal other vehicles; LED headlights light instantly. LED lights also last about three to four times as long.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Aston Martin Vantage has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) for the front seat. The 718 Cayman doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The Vantage’s Active Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The 718 Cayman doesn’t offer an automated parking system.