2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Hyundai Azera
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 Hyundai Azera were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 186 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (234 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Azera.
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 Hyundai Azera, 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Azera. 2009 Hyundai Azera 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. 2009 Hyundai Azera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Hyundai Azera | |
Make | Aston Martin | Hyundai |
Model | V8 Vantage | Azera |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |