1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Audi TT
To start off, 2011 Audi TT is newer by 25 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 159 more horse power than 2011 Audi TT. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 350 kg more than 2011 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi TT. (349 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Audi TT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | V8 Vantage | TT |
Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4201 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1359 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2469 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 60 L |