2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Audi A4
To start off, both 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2007 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 126 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A4 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, 2007 Audi A4 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
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2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Audi A4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | V8 Vantage | A4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |