1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Audi R8
To start off, 2008 Audi R8 is newer by 15 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 5,339 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 129 more horse power than 2008 Audi R8. (414 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 Audi R8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi R8 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi R8. (431 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi R8.
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1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Audi R8 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | V8 Vantage | R8 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 75 L |