1981 Mazda 323 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 860 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 323 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Mazda | Aston Martin |
| Model | 323 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1069 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2604 mm |
