2005 Audi S4 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S4 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 102 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
| Model | S4 | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
