1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2002 Hyundai Equus is newer by 13 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 182 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Hyundai |
Model | V8 Vantage | Equus |
Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 80 L |