1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla 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 303 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |