2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Audi S4
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2006 Audi S4 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 40 more horse power than 2006 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi S4.
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 S4, 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, both vehicles can yield 410 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | S4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
