2006 Saturn Relay vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn Relay. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn Relay would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 295 kg more than 2006 Saturn Relay.
Because 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Relay, 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Relay. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saturn Relay | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Saturn | Aston Martin |
| Model | Relay | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1444 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 78 L |
