2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage would be higher. 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 254 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 172 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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 V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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. 2012 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | V12 Vantage | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1697 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
