1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 21 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 132 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 136 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |
