1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1996 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1996 Venturi Coupe is newer by 15 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 352 more horse power than 1996 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1996 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 737 kg more than 1996 Venturi Coupe. 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 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1996 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Venturi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 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 | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
