1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 25 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 415 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 540 kg more than 2007 Toyota Hilux. 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |
