2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 Lexus LS 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 @ 7300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Lexus LS. (358 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus LS.
Because 2009 Lexus LS 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 Lexus LS 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus LS. (466 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus LS. 2009 Lexus LS 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 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Lexus LS | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
Model | V8 Vantage | LS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 358 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 466 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 84 L |