2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 257 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (217 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 59 L |
