1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2001 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2001 Mazda Roadster is newer by 3 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 403 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Roadster. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 905 kg more than 2001 Mazda Roadster. 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 618 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Roadster. (196 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2001 Mazda Roadster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | Vantage | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 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 | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
