2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 154 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (300 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 370 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Vanquish | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 3489 cc |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |