1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (435 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 493 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. (569 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Camaro | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 510 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2601 mm |
