2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 356 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
| Model | V12 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
