2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Venga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Venga would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 367 kg more than 2009 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga. 2009 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Venga |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1343 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |
