2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 352 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Nissan | Aston Martin |
Model | Hardbody | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2389 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1710 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |