2005 Audi S4 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 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 209 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 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 V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
| Model | S4 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
