2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (282 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2005 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra 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, 2005 Toyota Tundra (441 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 4669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
