2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 3 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 238 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V8 Vantage | Equinox |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2858 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 71 L |