2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 783 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | Vanquish | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |