1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1986 Talbot Solara
To start off, both 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1986 Talbot Solara were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Solara. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 722 kg more than 1986 Talbot Solara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Talbot Solara, 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 @ 4900 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Solara. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Solara. 1986 Talbot Solara 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. 1986 Talbot Solara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1986 Talbot Solara | |
Make | Aston Martin | Talbot |
Model | V8 Vantage | Solara |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 58 L |