2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 371 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (149 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 780 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | Vanquish | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |