2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 Citroen C2
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2009 Citroen C2 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 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1026 kg more than 2009 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C2, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2009 Citroen C2 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
| Model | Vanquish | C2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 41 L |
