1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Isuzu KB
To start off, 2006 Isuzu KB is newer by 24 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 423 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu KB. (126 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu KB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu KB weights approximately 14 kg more than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu KB. (204 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu KB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Isuzu KB | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Isuzu |
| Model | V8 Vantage | KB |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2405 cc |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 76 L |
