1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1965 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1965 Plymouth Valiant. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 Plymouth Valiant.
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.
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1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1965 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Aston Martin | Plymouth |
Model | V8 Vantage | Valiant |
Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |