1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 25 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 335 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. 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 462 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
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1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Tata Nano | |
Make | Aston Martin | Tata |
Model | V8 Vantage | Nano |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 37 L |