1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 27 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 368 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 336 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. 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) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 73 L |
