2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. 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 112 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | V8 Vantage | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 641 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2717 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 105 L |