1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 872 kg more than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Vantage | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |