2011 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 319 kg more than 2010 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, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Aston Martin Rapide | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | Rapide | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1359 mm | 1257 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |