2004 Audi A6 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 A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A6 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 263 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6.
Because 2004 Audi A6 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 A6 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (320 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
| Model | A6 | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1680 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
