1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 566 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | Vantage | Defender |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 814 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 75 L |