2011 Lexus ES vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lexus ES. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lexus ES would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 115 kg more than 2011 Lexus ES.
Because 2013 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 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lexus ES, 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus ES. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus ES | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Lexus | Aston Martin |
| Model | ES | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1624 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
