1999 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. (450 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 866 kg more than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (1,098 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. (637 Nm). This means 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin Vantage | 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | Vantage | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 543 HP |
| Torque | 1098 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1104 kg |
