2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2002 Audi A6
To start off, both 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2002 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2002 Audi A6. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 320 kg more than 2002 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6, 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A6. (311 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2002 Audi A6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | Vanquish | A6 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |