2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Renault Koleos
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2008 Renault Koleos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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) has 232 more horse power than 2008 Renault Koleos. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Koleos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Koleos weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2008 Renault Koleos 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, 2008 Renault Koleos 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Koleos. (320 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Koleos. 2008 Renault Koleos 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 Renault Koleos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Renault Koleos | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Koleos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
