1974 Mazda RX-2 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-2. (119 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 720 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda RX-2 | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Mazda | Aston Martin |
| Model | RX-2 | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2601 mm |
