2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 3 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 212 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (309 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V12 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |