2010 Audi R8 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (510 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 60 kg more than 2010 Audi R8.
Because 2010 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi R8 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
| Model | R8 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1252 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 24.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
