1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 262 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | V8 Vantage | Defender |
Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 550 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |