1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. Both 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage are equipped with a 5,340 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 370 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 510 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | V8 Vantage | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 113 L |