1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 451 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1137 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
