2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | V8 Vantage | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 448 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |