1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Rover 400
To start off, both 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1992 Rover 400 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 457 more horse power than 1992 Rover 400. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 816 kg more than 1992 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 400. (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 Rover 400 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
Model | V8 Vantage | 400 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |