2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2006 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin V12 and 2006 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 410 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 122 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
Because 2006 Aston Martin V12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Aston Martin V12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carens. 2006 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2006 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | V12 | Carens |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
