2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
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 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 4,282 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 @ 7300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 122 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Vantage | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 84 L |