2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1958 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP) has 339 more horse power than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot Lago America.
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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (192 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot Lago America.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1958 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Talbot |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Lago America |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
