2011 Koenigsegg Agera 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 Koenigsegg Agera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Koenigsegg Agera would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 507 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 341 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg Agera.
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 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 631 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Koenigsegg Agera | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Koenigsegg | Aston Martin |
Model | Agera | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 927 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 1100 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4293 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1996 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2601 mm |