1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 11 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 291 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (309 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Vantage | 350Z |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 358 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 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |