2010 Acura ZDX vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura ZDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura ZDX would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2010 Acura ZDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura ZDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura ZDX weights approximately 290 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2010 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura ZDX 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura ZDX. 2010 Acura ZDX has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura ZDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura ZDX | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | ZDX | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1595 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
