2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2004 Volvo S60 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 158 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S60. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (401 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60. 2004 Volvo S60 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. 2004 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | Vanquish | S60 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |