2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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) has 348 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3.
Because 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
| Model | V8 Vantage | C3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
