2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan

To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,700 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 @ 7300 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1969 TVR Tuscan. (134 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 735 kg more than 1969 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 TVR Tuscan. (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 TVR Tuscan.

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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1969 TVR Tuscan
Make Aston Martin TVR
Model V8 Vantage Tuscan
Year Released 2009 1969
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4700 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 420 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 469 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.1 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 72.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 8.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 910 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 68 L