1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 790 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen W12.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen W12. (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen W12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | V8 Vantage | W12 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 590 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
