1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 20 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 232 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (311 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 104 L |
