1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 11 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 498 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1122 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. 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) has 656 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (89 Nm). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
