2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 897 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 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. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 5325 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 117 L |
