1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1987 Toyota Lite Ace
To start off, 1987 Toyota Lite Ace is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 724 kg more than 1987 Toyota Lite Ace.
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. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Lite Ace has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Lite Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1987 Toyota Lite Ace | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Saloon | Lite Ace |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1451 cc |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
