1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 247 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 370 kg more than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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. 1995 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | V8 Vantage | Step Wagon |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |