1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Isuzu I-280
To start off, 2006 Isuzu I-280 is newer by 26 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 374 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu I-280. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu I-280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu I-280 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu I-280. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu I-280.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Isuzu I-280 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Isuzu |
| Model | V8 Vantage | I-280 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2801 cc |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 74 L |
