2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2011 Kia Forte
To start off, 2011 Kia Forte is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2011 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 689 kg more than 2011 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Kia Forte, 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2011 Kia Forte | |
Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
Model | Vanquish | Forte |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |