1981 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 480 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Celica | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Celica | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2604 mm |
