1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Maybach 57
To start off, 2008 Maybach 57 is newer by 19 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2008 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maybach |
Model | V8 Vantage | 57 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 110 L |