1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 27 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 135 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti EX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti EX.
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, 2012 Infiniti EX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2012 Infiniti EX 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. 2012 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
Model | V8 Vantage | EX |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1572 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 76 L |