1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 955 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 641 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 40 L |
