1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1998 Honda Today

To start off, both 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage and 1998 Honda Today were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 403 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage weights approximately 844 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 689 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1998 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage has manual transmission. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage 1998 Honda Today
Make Aston Martin Honda
Model Project Vantage Today
Year Released 1998 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 655 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 450 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 746 Nm 57 Nm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1554 kg 710 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1400 mm


 

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