1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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 279 more horse power than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 63 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner 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 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 87 L |