1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 20 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 253 more horse power than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 890 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
Make | Aston Martin | Italdesign |
Model | V8 Vantage | Nazca |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |