1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Audi S4
To start off, 2010 Audi S4 is newer by 28 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 216 more horse power than 2010 Audi S4. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 245 kg more than 2010 Audi S4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S4 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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi S4. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | S4 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1826 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 64 L |
