1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 173 more horse power than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 525 kg more than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Venturi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
