1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 34 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 289 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 42 kg more than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2011 Nissan Quest, 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Quest |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 76 L |
