2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 956 kg more than 2004 TVR Speed 12.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | Vanquish | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
