1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1983 Renault 11
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Renault 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Renault 11 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 321 more horse power than 1983 Renault 11. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 925 kg more than 1983 Renault 11. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 11. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1983 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 11 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |
