2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda Drifter 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 257 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 82 L |
