1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 25 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 818 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 88 L |
