2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (295 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 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Aston Martin | SsangYong |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 73 L |
