1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1968 Lamborghini 400. (317 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Lamborghini 400.
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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini 400. (373 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 400 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |
