2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Audi S6
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2008 Audi S6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 Audi S6.
Because 2008 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S6 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, 2008 Audi S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2008 Audi S6 has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi S6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | S6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
