2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Audi A6
To start off, 2006 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. 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 211 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2006 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
