1972 AMC Javelin vs. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Javelin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Javelin would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Javelin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1972 AMC Javelin. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Javelin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 492 kg more than 1972 AMC Javelin. 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Javelin. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Javelin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Javelin | 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Javelin | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 549 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 113 L |
