2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Canyon 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 205 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 685 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon 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, 2006 GMC Canyon 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2770 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
