1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 29 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 610 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2013 Toyota Tundra 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. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 6290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 4180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 100 L |
