2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2011 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 245 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Caddy. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Caddy.
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2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | V8 Vantage | Caddy |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4384 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |