2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2008 Skoda Octavia 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 @ 7300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Skoda |
Model | V8 Vantage | Octavia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |