1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1994 Audi A6
To start off, 1994 Audi A6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1994 Audi A6. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 292 kg more than 1994 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1994 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A6 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2226 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
