1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500
To start off, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is newer by 12 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.
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) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500. (447 Nm). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
Model | V8 Vantage | Le Mans 500 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 745 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |