2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 Aston Martin V12
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 Aston Martin V12 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | V12 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 556 Nm |
| 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 | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
