1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Audi TT
To start off, 2005 Audi TT is newer by 26 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 299 more horse power than 2005 Audi TT. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi TT 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi TT. (321 Nm). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Audi TT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | TT |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 62 L |
