1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 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. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 147 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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 513 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | Vantage | Defender |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 814 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 93 L |