1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 26 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 100 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 226 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2010 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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 @ 4900 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 65 L |
