2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2008 Audi A3
To start off, 2008 Audi A3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 786 kg more than 2008 Audi A3.
Because 2007 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 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A3, 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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2008 Audi A3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | Vanquish | A3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 577 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 333 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |