1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 22 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 116 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 228 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 75 L |
