2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage 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 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 293 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 2000 Kia Sportage 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
