2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2010 Kia Borrego

To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 6 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 183 more horse power than 2010 Kia Borrego. (337 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 244 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Borrego. (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Borrego. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Aston Martin Vanquish 2010 Kia Borrego
Make Aston Martin Kia
Model Vanquish Borrego
Year Released 2004 2010
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5934 cc 4627 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 520 HP 337 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 555 Nm 438 Nm
Torque RPM 5800 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.4:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1875 kg 1631 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 78 L


 

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