2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantara 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 237 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (183 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 960 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1090 mm |
