1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 252 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 640 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Celica |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2562 cc |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |