2004 Lexus SC vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus SC would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2004 Lexus SC. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus SC weights approximately 62 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus SC. (441 Nm). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus SC | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Lexus | Aston Martin |
| Model | SC | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4277 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 24.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
