1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1970 Honda 1300
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 1970 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1970 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 639 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1970 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 35 L |
