2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Tata Indica
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Tata Indica would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tata |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Indica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
