2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 119 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (402 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V12 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 270 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 | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 97 L |
