2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica 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 314 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 725 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica. 1983 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Celica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
