1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 1968 TVR Vixen. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1968 TVR Vixen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 TVR Vixen. (125 Nm). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 65 L |
