1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1989 TVR S2
To start off, 1989 TVR S2 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1989 TVR S2. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1989 TVR S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1989 TVR S2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR S2. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1989 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | V8 Vantage | S2 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
