1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1990 Beijing BJ 2021
To start off, 1990 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1990 Beijing BJ 2021. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 340 kg more than 1990 Beijing BJ 2021. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Beijing BJ 2021 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Beijing BJ 2021. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1990 Beijing BJ 2021 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Beijing |
| Model | V8 Vantage | BJ 2021 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
