2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 10 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 313 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 573 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd. 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd, 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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
Model | Vanquish | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |