2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica 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 357 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 890 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
