2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. (375 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 41 kg more than 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
Model | Vanquish | Delta 88 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 6965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 638 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 101 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3130 mm |