2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 8 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, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (460 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Equus. (429 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 218 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin V12.
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, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (542 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Equus. (509 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Equus. 2012 Hyundai Equus has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Equus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Aston Martin V12 | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Hyundai |
Model | V12 | Equus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 509 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5159 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3045 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 77 L |