1970 Reliant Bug vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 1272 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Reliant Bug | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Reliant | Aston Martin |
| Model | Bug | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 408 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2800 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1241 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 L | 80 L |
