2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota MR2 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 207 more horse power than 1998 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 515 kg more than 1998 Toyota MR2. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | MR2 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 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 | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |