2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 11 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, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 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 229 kg more than 2012 Audi R8.
Because 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | Vanquish | R8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2649 mm |
