2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 190 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester. 2010 Subaru Forester 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. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
