2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 5 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 47 more horse power than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |
