1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 179 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 172 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Make Aston Martin Aston Martin
Model V8 Vantage V8 Vantage
Year Released 1981 1986
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 5338 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 549 HP 370 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 745 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1992 kg 1820 kg
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 113 L 113 L


 

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