2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 Bizzarrini Manta
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Bizzarrini Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Bizzarrini Manta would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Bizzarrini Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Bizzarrini Manta. (350 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Bizzarrini Manta.
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, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta (511 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm). This means 1968 Bizzarrini Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 Bizzarrini Manta | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bizzarrini |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Manta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
