1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2003 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2003 Ferrari Maranello. (508 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 315 kg more than 2003 Ferrari Maranello. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari Maranello. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 508 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 105 L |
