2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 Jeep Cherokee 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 245 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 410 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2009 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jeep |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
