2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2004 Toyota Solara is newer by 2 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 292 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 515 kg more than 2004 Toyota Solara. 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, 2004 Toyota Solara, 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2004 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | Vanquish | Solara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
