2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac GTO. (350 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (417 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO 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 | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
| Model | V8 Vantage | GTO |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |
