2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Publica 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 (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 890 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica. 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 (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Publica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
