2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1990 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Blizzard 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 304 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 220 kg more than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1990 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
