2006 Acura RSX vs. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RSX would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX.
Because 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX, 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | RSX | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |
