2007 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 114 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A6 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
Model | A6 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |