2007 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 280 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Brera | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3193 cc | 4282 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
