2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1999 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda B2500 would be higher. 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 (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1999 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 1999 Mazda B2500 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, 1999 Mazda B2500 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 (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1999 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |
