2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. 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 158 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (221 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (284 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 66 L |
