2004 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A4 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 190 kg more than 2004 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
| Model | A4 | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
