1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 13 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 264 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 995 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Familia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 61 L |
