2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2012 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 173 kg more than 2012 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2012 Nissan GT-R 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. 2012 Nissan GT-R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2012 Nissan GT-R | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Vanquish | GT-R |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 607 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2779 mm |