2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2007 Audi Q7. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 664 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 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 Audi Q7 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2007 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
| Model | Q7 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
