2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 133 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (246 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 87 L |
