1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Saleen S7
To start off, 2006 Saleen S7 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 743 kg more than 2006 Saleen S7.
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, 2006 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Saleen |
Model | V8 Vantage | S7 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 750 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 949 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2692 mm |