1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life 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 515 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 713 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1971 Honda Life | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | V8 Vantage | Life |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2090 mm |