1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, both 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1984 Renault 25 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 248 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 620 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 25 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 34 L |
