2009 Pontiac G8 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac G8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac G8 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G8. (414 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 351 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G8. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G8. (563 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G8. 2009 Pontiac G8 has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac G8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac G8 | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Pontiac | Aston Martin |
| Model | G8 | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
