2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 Audi RS6
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2009 Audi RS6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi RS6 (572 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi RS6 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi RS6 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 Audi RS6 (650 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2009 Audi RS6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi RS6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2009 Audi RS6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | Vanquish | RS6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 572 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |