1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 18 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 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 360 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has automatic transmission and 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | V8 Vantage | Vantage |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 80 L |