1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter 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) has 310 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 980 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2380 mm |
