1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1983 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corsa 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 302 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corsa. 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 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1983 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
