1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 323 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Superbird. (665 Nm). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Superbird. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Plymouth |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Superbird |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1667 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2930 mm |
