1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 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 250 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 888 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Defender |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 60 L |
