2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 Audi A6
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2003 Audi A6. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi A6 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2003 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A6. (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
