1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Sprinter 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 272 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 955 kg more than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
