1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1987 Audi 200
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Audi 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Audi 200 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 40 more horse power than 1987 Audi 200. (503 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1987 Audi 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 875 kg more than 1987 Audi 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Audi 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Audi 200 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Audi 200. (501 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Audi 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1987 Audi 200 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 200 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2110 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
