2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
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 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 787 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Express 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, 2005 Chevrolet Express 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, 2005 Chevrolet Express (447 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express 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 | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
