1976 Ferrari 306 vs. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide

To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 306 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 306. (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 66 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 306. 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, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 306. (265 Nm). This means 2011 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 306. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 306 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 306 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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