2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 310 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (301 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Renault Clio | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | V8 Vantage | Clio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2946 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 417 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 61 L |