1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2004 Ferrari Enzo
To start off, 2004 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari Enzo (653 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 605 kg more than 2004 Ferrari Enzo.
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 Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari Enzo. (657 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari Enzo.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2004 Ferrari Enzo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Vantage | Enzo |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 653 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 657 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 110 L |