2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 50 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton. (330 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
