1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 352 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Civic |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 50 L |
