2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria 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 291 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Gloria |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 1987 cc |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
