2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Make Aston Martin Suzuki
Model V8 Vantage Grand Vitara
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4280 cc 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 379 HP 91 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 56 L


 

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