2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2007 Lexus RX
To start off, 2007 Lexus RX is newer by 5 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 182 more horse power than 2007 Lexus RX. (272 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus RX.
Because 2007 Lexus RX 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, 2007 Lexus RX 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus RX. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus RX. 2007 Lexus RX 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. 2007 Lexus RX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2007 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
| Model | Vanquish | RX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
