2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2008 TVR T 440 R
To start off, 2008 TVR T 440 R 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 TVR T 440 R. (434 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2008 TVR T 440 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 593 kg more than 2008 TVR T 440 R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 TVR T 440 R. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 TVR T 440 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2008 TVR T 440 R | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | V12 | T 440 R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 434 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
