1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 19 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 214 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 170 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 58 L |
