2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 56 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Vanquish | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
