2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 10 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, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 624 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg Agera.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2011 Koenigsegg Agera | |
Make | Aston Martin | Koenigsegg |
Model | Vanquish | Agera |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 927 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 1100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |