2007 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage 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 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord, 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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
| Model | Accord | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
