2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2012 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2012 Kia Sedona is newer by 7 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 183 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sedona. (271 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sedona weights approximately 74 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2012 Kia Sedona, 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sedona. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sedona. 2012 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2012 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
Model | Vanquish | Sedona |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |