1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Tatra T700
To start off, 1998 Tatra T700 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 352 more horse power than 1998 Tatra T700. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Tatra T700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 Tatra T700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tatra T700. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tatra T700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Tatra T700 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
| Model | V8 Vantage | T700 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3140 mm |
