1975 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 500 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Corona | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2604 mm |
