1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 14 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 210 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 510 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza. 2001 Toyota Altezza 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. 2001 Toyota Altezza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Altezza |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 60 L |
