2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (157 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 590 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat 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 Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
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2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | Vanquish | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 216 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |