2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 TVR Tuscan 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 155 more horse power than 1988 TVR Tuscan. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1988 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 646 kg more than 1988 TVR Tuscan. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 TVR Tuscan. (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 233 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 | 1570 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
