2001 Acura CL vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura CL would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 159 kg more than 2001 Acura CL.
Because 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura CL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura CL | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | CL | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |
