1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 20 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 610 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari 458. (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari 458. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Vantage | 458 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1213 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 86 L |