2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX 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 91 more horse power than 1997 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 147 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX. 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 (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | NSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
