1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1994 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 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) has 188 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (312 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1994 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Defender |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
