1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 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 222 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 126 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 87 L |
