2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 Hyundai Neos
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 Hyundai Neos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Neos 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 132 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Neos. (247 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Neos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Neos weights approximately 73 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Neos. (260 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Neos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2000 Hyundai Neos | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Hyundai |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Neos |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1643 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 65 L |
