1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 24 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 269 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 136 kg more than 2009 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Hilux 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, 2009 Toyota Hilux 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |
