2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
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 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 4,735 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 190 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 154 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (314 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |
