2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2011 GMC Sierra is newer by 7 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 205 more horse power than 2011 GMC Sierra. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 436 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Sierra. 2011 GMC Sierra 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. 2011 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
| Model | Vanquish | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
