2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 Volvo V50
To start off, 2003 Volvo V50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. 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 247 more horse power than 2003 Volvo V50. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 472 kg more than 2003 Volvo V50. 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, 2003 Volvo V50, 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo V50. (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo V50. 2003 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2003 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | Vanquish | V50 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |