1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 24 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 35 more horse power than 2013 Audi A8. (367 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 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) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A8. (445 Nm). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A8 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3122 mm |
