2002 Ferrari 456M vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 31 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 456M. (551 Nm). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 456M. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 456M | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 456M | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5499 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 78 L |
