2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Nissan Sentra
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 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Sentra 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 254 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
