2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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 400 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 833 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | Vanquish | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
