2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown 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 @ 7300 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown.
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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
