1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2010 Nissan GT-R is newer by 33 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 64 more horse power than 2010 Nissan GT-R. (485 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan GT-R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 260 kg more than 2010 Nissan GT-R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R will offer significantly more control. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan GT-R. (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan GT-R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 74 L |
