1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 502 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 688 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1995 Honda Today | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | V8 Vantage | Today |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |