1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1984 Buick Century
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP) has 285 more horse power than 1984 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Century.
Because 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Century. (224 Nm). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Century. 1984 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1984 Buick Century | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | V8 Vantage | Century |
Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 224 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2662 mm |