2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1984 Audi 90
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi 90 would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 654 kg more than 1984 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1984 Audi 90 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 90 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
