1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 700 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 96 L |
