1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Maybach 57
To start off, 2006 Maybach 57 is newer by 27 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Maybach 57. (542 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Maybach 57. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 57 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2006 Maybach 57 (901 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2006 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maybach |
Model | V8 Vantage | 57 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 901 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 110 L |