2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2007 Peugeot 407 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 213 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 Peugeot 407, 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 407 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 66 L |
