2009 Ferrari 612 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 612 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 612 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1257 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 80 L |