2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 3 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 92 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Equus. (429 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 97 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Equus. (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Equus. 2012 Hyundai Equus 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. 2012 Hyundai Equus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Hyundai |
Model | Vanquish | Equus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5159 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3045 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 77 L |