1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 26 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, 2011 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 105 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS. 2011 Lexus IS 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. 2011 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Lexus IS | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
Model | V8 Vantage | IS |
Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 416 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 64 L |