2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1988 TVR Type S
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 TVR Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 TVR Type S 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 222 more horse power than 1988 TVR Type S. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1988 TVR Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 850 kg more than 1988 TVR Type S. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 TVR Type S. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 TVR Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1988 TVR Type S | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Type S |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2300 mm |
