2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. 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 282 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q3. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q3.
Because 2012 Audi Q3 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, 2012 Audi Q3 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q3. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Q3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1600 mm |
