2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude 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 833 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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, 2008 Mazda Etude, 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 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | V12 | Etude |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 577 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |