2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 273 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 280 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
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2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Skoda |
Model | V8 Vantage | Octavia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |