2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2005 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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) has 271 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 206. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 482 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 206, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 206. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 206.
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2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | V8 Vantage | 206 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 410 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1088 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |