1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1976 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Valiant 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 349 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 572 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (362 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1976 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
