2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 Opel Vivaro 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 319 more horse power than 2009 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Vivaro.
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 Opel Vivaro, 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Vivaro. (240 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 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | V8 Vantage | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |