2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 272 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 66 L |
