1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Maybach 62
To start off, 2012 Maybach 62 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Maybach 62. (543 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Maybach 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 62 weights approximately 886 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 Maybach 62 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2012 Maybach 62 has automatic transmission and 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maybach |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 62 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 110 L |
