1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1941 Buick Century
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1941 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1941 Buick Century.
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.
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1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1941 Buick Century | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | V8 Vantage | Century |
Year Released | 1989 | 1941 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 108.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |