2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Lexcen 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 249 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 560 kg more than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. 1989 Toyota Lexcen 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. 1989 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |