2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Audi S4
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2005 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 410 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | S4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |
