1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 388 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 92 kg more than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |