2013 Nissan ALTIMA vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, both 2013 Nissan ALTIMA and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 169 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA, 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 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Nissan | Aston Martin |
| Model | ALTIMA | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 24.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
