2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2001 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Maranello |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 114 L |
