2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 632 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 117 L |
