2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
