1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 360 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Project Vantage | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
