2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2004 Nissan Altima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. 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 279 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 536 kg more than 2004 Nissan Altima. 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, 2004 Nissan Altima, 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) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2004 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Vanquish | Altima |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |