2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Ventura II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Ventura II would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1971 Pontiac Ventura II | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
| Model | Vanquish | Ventura II |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
