2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 2 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 30 more horse power than 2010 Audi A8. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2010 Audi A8 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. 2010 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5192 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3073 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |
