2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 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 328 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 368 kg more than 2005 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage 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, 2005 Kia Sportage 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | Vanquish | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1542 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
