1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 34 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 284 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 535 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 64 L |
