1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Triumph TR7 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 266 more horse power than 1981 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 775 kg more than 1981 Triumph TR7. 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 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
Model | V8 Vantage | TR7 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 55 L |