1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 Pininfarina Rossa
To start off, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Pininfarina Rossa. (485 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Pininfarina Rossa.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pininfarina Rossa. (570 Nm). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pininfarina Rossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2000 Pininfarina Rossa | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pininfarina |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Rossa |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 485 HP |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
