1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Audi A4
To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 715 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
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1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Audi A4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | V8 Vantage | A4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |