1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1995 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 17 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 80 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. 1995 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1995 Buick Roadmaster | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | V8 Vantage | Roadmaster |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |