2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy 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 348 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Aston Martin V12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy. 2008 Subaru Legacy 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. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | V12 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 577 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |