2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 12 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 40 more horse power than 2013 Audi A6. (414 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 19 kg more than 2013 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 (549 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A6 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 | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | Vanquish | A6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4931 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2916 mm |
