1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke 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 364 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Juke. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 560 kg more than 2013 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke 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 Nissan Juke 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Juke |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 45 L |
