2013 Scion xD vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, both 2013 Scion xD 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 4,700 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 384 more horse power than 2013 Scion xD. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion xD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 472 kg more than 2013 Scion xD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Scion xD 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 xD 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 (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion xD. (169 Nm @ 4440 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion xD. 2013 Scion xD has automatic transmission and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Scion xD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Scion xD | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Scion | Aston Martin |
| Model | xD | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4440 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1725 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1241 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
