1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2010 Lancia Musa is newer by 15 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 443 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 640 kg more than 2010 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lancia Musa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lancia Musa. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Musa |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 47 L |
