2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2003 Morgan Aero 8. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 748 kg more than 2003 Morgan Aero 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
Model | V8 Vantage | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |