1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1972 Buick GS
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1972 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 Buick GS. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1972 Buick GS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | Vantage | GS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
