2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 2 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 4,735 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 308 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
