1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2000 Ginetta G34
To start off, 2000 Ginetta G34 is newer by 2 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 413 more horse power than 2000 Ginetta G34. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Ginetta G34. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 1154 kg more than 2000 Ginetta G34. 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 534 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ginetta G34. (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ginetta G34.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2000 Ginetta G34 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ginetta |
| Model | Vantage | G34 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1050 mm |
