2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volkswagen Fusca 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 368 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Fusca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
