1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 167 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1. (376 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1142 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1. 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1. (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Hyundai |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Euro 1 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
