2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Audi RS4
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi RS4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi RS4 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Audi RS4. (376 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi RS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 305 kg more than 2005 Audi RS4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi RS4 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, 2005 Audi RS4 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi RS4. (449 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi RS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Audi RS4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | RS4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 449 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
