2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Tata Nano 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 385 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano.
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 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tata |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Nano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 37 L |
