2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rainier 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 105 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 359 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 83 L |
