2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus Minority Report. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus Minority Report 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 102 more horse power than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 172 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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2002 Lexus Minority Report has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 Lexus Minority Report | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
Model | V8 Vantage | Minority Report |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 417 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1742 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |