1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 363 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 204 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 73 L |
