2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra 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 100 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Supra. (320 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 529 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra. 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Supra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 598 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
