1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 21 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. (454 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 82 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
