2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1997 Tatra T700
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Tatra T700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Tatra T700 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 223 more horse power than 1997 Tatra T700. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1997 Tatra T700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 50 kg more than 1997 Tatra T700. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Tatra T700. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Tatra T700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1997 Tatra T700 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
| Model | V8 Vantage | T700 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3140 mm |
