2000 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 284 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. 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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (454 Nm). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Pontiac | Aston Martin |
| Model | Trans Am | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
