1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 23 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 165 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 254 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (252 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS. 2007 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Lexus IS | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
Model | V8 Vantage | IS |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 65 L |