1972 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 120 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Pontiac | Aston Martin |
| Model | Grand Prix | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1241 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
