1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 Lotec Sirius
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 23 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 636 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 710 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 601 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2001 Lotec Sirius | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotec |
Model | V8 Vantage | Sirius |
Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 1185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 1346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |