1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 15 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 90 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
| 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 | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
