1999 Honda City vs. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City 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 376 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1999 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Aston Martin Rapide. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda City has manual transmission. 1999 Honda City 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 2011 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
| Model | City | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |
