2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 483 more horse power than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 1138 kg more than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (88 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | V12 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
