1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2004 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 Suzuki XL7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 64 L |
