1985 AC Cobra vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 910 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra. 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1985 AC Cobra | 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | Cobra | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5338 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 549 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 745 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 113 L |