2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Audi A4
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2006 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4.
Because 2006 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 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4, 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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4. 2006 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Audi A4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | V8 Vantage | A4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4310 cc | 3123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |