2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX.
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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | V8 Vantage | NSX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4310 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |