2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2009 Volkswagen Polo 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 407 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 747 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. 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 Volkswagen Polo, 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
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2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | Vanquish | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1209 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |