1984 Audi 90 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi 90 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 371 kg more than 1984 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
| Model | 90 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2604 mm |
