2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, both 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2011 Audi Q7 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 894 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2011 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | V8 Vantage | Q7 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 2525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1257 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 3002 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |