2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 185 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 764 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Land Cruiser | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
