1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1998 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, both 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage and 1998 Hyundai Lantra 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 363 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Lantra. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage weights approximately 459 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Lantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Aston Martin Project 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 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Lantra, 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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Lantra. (128 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Lantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 1998 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Hyundai |
| Model | Project Vantage | Lantra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
