2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Audi S6
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 Audi S6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 85 more horse power than 2009 Audi S6. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi S6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi S6 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2009 Audi S6 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, 2009 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi S6. (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi S6. 2009 Audi S6 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. 2009 Audi S6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Audi S6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | V8 Vantage | S6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 82 L |