2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 5 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 288 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 76 kg more than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | Vanquish | Accord |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
