1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 18 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 217 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 340 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 60 L |
