1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1996 Pininfarina Eta
To start off, 1996 Pininfarina Eta is newer by 19 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.
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. 1996 Pininfarina Eta has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Pininfarina Eta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1996 Pininfarina Eta | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pininfarina |
Model | V8 Vantage | Eta |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |