2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2001 Audi A6

To start off, both 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2001 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2001 Audi A6. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 434 kg more than 2001 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 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 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6, 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Aston Martin Vanquish 2001 Audi A6
Make Aston Martin Audi
Model Vanquish A6
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5935 cc 2393 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 454 HP 169 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1914 kg 1480 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2760 mm


 

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