1968 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. (385 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 408 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Aston Martin |
| Model | Toronado | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2118 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2604 mm |
