2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 Toyota Camry 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) has 152 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Camry. (268 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 571 kg more than 2009 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Camry, 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Camry. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Camry. 2009 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Camry |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 Weight | 1645 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |