1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 18 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 373 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 597 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 64 L |
