2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 Honda Life

To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 780 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2000 Honda Life
Make Aston Martin Honda
Model V8 Vantage Life
Year Released 2005 2000
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4280 cc 656 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 379 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 3410 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2370 mm


 

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