2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 1990 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 690 kg more than 1990 Toyota Model F. 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, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | 1990 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | Rapide | Model F |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2240 mm |
