2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, both 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage and 2011 Aston Martin Virage were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. (490 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 88 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
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, both vehicles can yield 569 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2011 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | V12 Vantage | Virage |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1697 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1283 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |