2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 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 401 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 830 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | V12 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
