2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (233 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 665 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 96 L |