2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 331 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 756 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 389 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | Vanquish | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |