2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2008 Hyundai Terracan

To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 199 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish.

Because 2008 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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 Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. 2008 Hyundai Terracan has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Aston Martin Vanquish 2008 Hyundai Terracan
Make Aston Martin Hyundai
Model Vanquish Terracan
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5935 cc 3497 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 521 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 577 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 5800 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 85.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 325 km/hour 181 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.8 seconds 10.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1956 kg 2155 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.9 L/100km 13.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 75 L


 

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