1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2006 Mazda Drifter is newer by 11 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 5,340 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 420 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 82 L |
