2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin V12. (556 Nm). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin V12.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | V12 | W12 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 590 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 620 Nm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |