2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2007 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 184 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Honda Civic, 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 (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | V8 Vantage | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |