1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 655 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1981 Toyota Celica
Make Aston Martin Toyota
Model V8 Vantage Celica
Year Released 1987 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 370 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 510 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.1 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.1 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1820 kg 1165 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2620 mm


 

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