2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago
To start off, both 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,196 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago (571 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago.
Because 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 Lamborghini Murcielago (650 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 | 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Murcielago |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 6196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 571 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 32.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
