1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1975 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lamborghini Jarama 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 56 more horse power than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. (346 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 280 kg more than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1975 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 100 L |
