2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 210 kg more than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1994 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |