2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Bigua 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 238 more horse power than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. (283 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 828 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | |
| Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
| Model | V12 | Bigua |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| 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 | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
