1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 13 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 243 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 476 kg more than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | V8 Vantage | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2466 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 86 L |
