2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Supra 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 56 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Toyota Supra. 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra 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 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Supra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
