1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 26 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 118 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 312 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
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1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | V8 Vantage | Golf |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1508 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 55 L |