2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
