2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 Audi A8
To start off, both 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2004 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 300 more horse power than 2004 Audi A8. (220 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A8 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2004 Audi A8, 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A8. (300 Nm @ 8200 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A8.
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2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2004 Audi A8 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | Vanquish | A8 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |