1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1998 Nissan Sunny is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 830 kg more than 1998 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Vantage | Sunny |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |