2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 4,282 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 @ 7300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 297 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Vantage | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 74 L |