2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2007 Honda CR-V 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 215 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 58 L |
