1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 TVR 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 TVR 400 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1989 TVR 400. (275 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1989 TVR 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 820 kg more than 1989 TVR 400. 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 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR 400. (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1989 TVR 400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | Vantage | 400 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
