2000 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 47 kg more than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. 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, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari Maranello | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | Maranello | V12 Vantage |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 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 | 1650 kg | 1697 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 80 L |