1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Publica |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1165 cc |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |