2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry 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 4,282 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 201 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Camry. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Camry. (232 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Camry |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
