2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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 104 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 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, 2006 Porsche 911 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | Vanquish | 911 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |