2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 709 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | V8 Vantage | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |