2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 2 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 313 more horse power than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru BRZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 442 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ. 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 V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | V12 Vantage | BRZ |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1697 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
