2006 Acura MDX vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2006 Acura MDX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 Acura MDX. (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 245 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura MDX. (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | MDX | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 97 L |
