2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 MG MGB
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 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 MG MGB would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1968 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 MG MGB.
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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 MG MGB | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | V8 Vantage | MGB |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |
