1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2006 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 21 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 262 more horse power than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda DrifterX.
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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Mazda DrifterX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | DrifterX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |
