2004 Maserati Coupe vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maserati Coupe 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 120 more horse power than 2004 Maserati Coupe. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Maserati Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 23 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
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) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Maserati Coupe. (451 Nm). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Maserati Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati Coupe | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Maserati | Aston Martin |
| Model | Coupe | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
