2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Lexus SC
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus SC 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 137 more horse power than 2006 Lexus SC. (283 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Lexus SC. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus SC. (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus SC. 2006 Lexus SC 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. 2006 Lexus SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
| Model | V8 Vantage | SC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 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 | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
