1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Hornet | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 4310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
