1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1980 Nissan Violet

To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1980 Nissan Violet.

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.

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1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1980 Nissan Violet
Make Aston Martin Nissan
Model V8 Vantage Violet
Year Released 1982 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5338 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 549 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 978 kg
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2410 mm