2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 222 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (157 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 Toyota Avensis, 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (231 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis. 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Avensis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |