1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1999 Acura EL
To start off, 1999 Acura EL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage 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 473 more horse power than 1999 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 891 kg more than 1999 Acura EL. 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, 1999 Acura EL, 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 669 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1999 Acura EL | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Acura |
| Model | Vantage | EL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2619 mm |
