1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1984 Renault 11
To start off, 1984 Renault 11 is newer by 7 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 495 more horse power than 1984 Renault 11. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1984 Renault 11. 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 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 11. (102 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1984 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 11 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |
