2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2012 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2012 Toyota Yaris is newer by 6 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 415 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 837 kg more than 2012 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Toyota Yaris, 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 438 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2012 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V12 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1041 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
