2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 749 kg more than 1982 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica. 1982 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | Vanquish | Celica |
Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |