1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 29 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 410 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 218 kg more than 2007 SsangYong Actyon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Actyon will offer significantly more control. 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Actyon. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Actyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | SsangYong |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Actyon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 75 L |
