1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |