2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2008 Subaru Impreza 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 156 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 102 kg more than 2008 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | V8 Vantage | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |