2013 Scion iQ vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, both 2013 Scion iQ 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 670 kg more than 2013 Scion iQ.
Because 2013 Scion iQ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Scion iQ 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion iQ. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Scion iQ | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Scion | Aston Martin |
| Model | iQ | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1329 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3045 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.5 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
