1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Infiniti FX

To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 28 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 135 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti FX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti FX.

Because 2012 Infiniti FX 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, 2012 Infiniti FX 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2012 Infiniti FX 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. 2012 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2012 Infiniti FX
Make Aston Martin Infiniti
Model V8 Vantage FX
Year Released 1984 2012
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 370 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 510 Nm 550 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 4865 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1925 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2885 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 113 L 90 L