1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1987 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1987 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 279 more horse power than 1987 GMC Jimmy. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1987 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 420 kg more than 1987 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 GMC Jimmy 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 GMC Jimmy. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1987 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
