1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 32 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 362 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 51 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna, 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 493 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna. 2012 Toyota Sienna 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. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Sienna |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 76 L |