2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1971 Triumph GT6
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph GT6 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 273 more horse power than 1971 Triumph GT6. (107 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 830 kg more than 1971 Triumph GT6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph GT6. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1971 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
| Model | V8 Vantage | GT6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
