1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 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 274 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (275 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 403 kg more than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 96 L |