2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Morgan 4
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Morgan 4 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 275 more horse power than 1992 Morgan 4. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 705 kg more than 1992 Morgan 4. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |
