2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. 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 279 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Korando 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, 2010 SsangYong Korando 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Aston Martin | SsangYong |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
