1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 808 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Celica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
