1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 33 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 174 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR4. 2012 Land Rover LR4 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. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | V8 Vantage | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 86 L |
