1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1998 Mazda MX-3
To start off, both 1998 Aston Martin Vantage and 1998 Mazda MX-3 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 494 more horse power than 1998 Mazda MX-3. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda MX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 911 kg more than 1998 Mazda MX-3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Aston Martin 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 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mazda MX-3, 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 Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MX-3. (134 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1998 Mazda MX-3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | Vantage | MX-3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1059 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |
