2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen W12 (600 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen W12 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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen W12. (335 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen W12. 2002 Volkswagen W12 has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen W12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | V8 Vantage | W12 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 5982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
