2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2012 Audi R8 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. 2012 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Audi R8 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | V8 Vantage | R8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 525 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |