1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, 1999 Subaru Forester 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 432 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 510 kg more than 1999 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Forester. (240 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | Vantage | Forester |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
