1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 23 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 339 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 161 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (334 Nm). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 73 L |
