1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP) has 308 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (235 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 309 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (447 Nm). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am has automatic transmission and 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | V8 Vantage | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 745 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |