1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 281 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari.
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1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Tata Safari | |
Make | Aston Martin | Tata |
Model | V8 Vantage | Safari |
Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |