2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 825 kg more than 1959 Nissan 211. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 211 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2230 mm |
