1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 34 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 135 more horse power than 2013 Audi A7. (414 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 45 kg more than 2013 Audi A7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A7. (549 Nm). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A7 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2914 mm |
