1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1985 Innocenti 990
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Innocenti 990 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 492 more horse power than 1985 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1985 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1276 kg more than 1985 Innocenti 990. 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, 1985 Innocenti 990, 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 670 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1985 Innocenti 990 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Innocenti |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 990 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2050 mm |
