1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 11 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 313 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander. 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 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 73 L |
