1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 Maybach 57
To start off, 2003 Maybach 57 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 543 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maybach 57 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2003 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2003 Maybach 57 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. 2003 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maybach |
Model | V8 Vantage | 57 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2220 mm |