1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1953 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1953 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sports |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 860 cc |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2160 mm |
