2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (283 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 402 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 5964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2292 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
