1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1977 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 795 kg more than 1977 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1977 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
