2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2009 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin V12. (460 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Aston Martin V12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin V12. 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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin V12. (542 Nm). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin V12.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin V12 | 2009 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V12 | 612 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 589 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 105 L |