2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 225 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
