1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1973 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage weights approximately 854 kg more than 1973 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 1973 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | Project Vantage | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
