2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 214 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
