2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 806 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Mazda | Aston Martin |
| Model | Familia | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
