2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown 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 208 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 95 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown. 2003 Toyota Crown 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. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 71 L |