1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 73 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (297 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Vantage | 350Z |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |