1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1979 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Suzuki Cervo 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 344 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. 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 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1979 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2040 mm |
