1992 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 95 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. 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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 512 TR | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |
