2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2008 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 138 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
Model | V8 Vantage | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |