2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1969 ZIL 114
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 ZIL 114. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 ZIL 114 would be higher. At 7,962 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1969 ZIL 114. (254 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 ZIL 114. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 ZIL 114 weights approximately 1605 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1969 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1969 ZIL 114 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | ZIL |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 114 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 7962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 3175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3770 mm |
