2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Audi RS5
To start off, 2012 Audi RS5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Audi RS5. (354 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi RS5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi RS5 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2012 Audi RS5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 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 Audi RS5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi RS5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Audi RS5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | RS5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |
