2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. Both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage are equipped with a 6,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (340 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 720 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Silverado | V12 Vantage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4384 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1234 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |