1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 162 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | V8 Vantage | A5 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 67 L |