2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2012 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
