1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
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 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Publica 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 339 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1975 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Publica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
