2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. (365 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
Model | V8 Vantage | 442 Indy Pace Car |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 417 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 108 mm |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |