2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 308 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 316 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (205 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 308. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V12 | 308 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
