1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z 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 5,340 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 216 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 497 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Vantage | Z |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 11:01:00 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 72 L |