2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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 Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | Vanquish | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
