1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 764 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Corona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1858 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 51 L |
