2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 8 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 170 more horse power than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (350 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 372 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Vanquish | 370Z |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4404 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1316 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |