2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1985 Audi 90
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Audi 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Audi 90 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 306 more horse power than 1985 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 785 kg more than 1985 Audi 90. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 90. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1985 Audi 90 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 90 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
