2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 261 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 235 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
