1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2003 Nissan 350Z is newer by 5 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 335 more horse power than 2003 Nissan 350Z. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 480 kg more than 2003 Nissan 350Z. 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 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Vantage | 350Z |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
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 | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 76 L |