2005 Audi TT vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi TT would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2005 Audi TT. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi TT. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi TT | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
| Model | TT | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
