2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. 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 351 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 709 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit, 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit 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. 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | Vanquish | Rabbit |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |