2011 Honda Fit vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Fit would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2011 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 567 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Fit | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
| Model | Fit | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1524 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
