1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 MG XPower
To start off, 2005 MG XPower is newer by 27 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 232 more horse power than 2005 MG XPower. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 MG XPower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 450 kg more than 2005 MG XPower. 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG XPower. (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG XPower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 MG XPower | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XPower |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
