2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 224 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V12 | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
