1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1984 Audi Quattro
To start off, both 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1984 Audi Quattro were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 190 more horse power than 1984 Audi Quattro. (180 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 524 kg more than 1984 Audi Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Audi Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Audi Quattro will offer significantly more control. 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) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi Quattro. (251 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi Quattro.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1984 Audi Quattro | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | V8 Vantage | Quattro |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2144 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |