1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Ferrari California
To start off, 2013 Ferrari California is newer by 31 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 281 kg more than 2013 Ferrari California.
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) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari California. (504 Nm). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari California.
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1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Ferrari California | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Vantage | California |
Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 745 Nm | 504 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1709 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 78 L |