1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 31 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 319 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 217 kg more than 2012 Land Rover LR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2. 2012 Land Rover LR2 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. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | V8 Vantage | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |
