1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1995 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1995 Marcos Mantara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 220 more horse power than 1995 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 890 kg more than 1995 Marcos Mantara. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1995 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
