2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2004 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 621 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Golf, 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 (542 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vanquish | Golf |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
