1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 23 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 357 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |
