2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 395 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Aston Martin Rapide | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Rapide | F430 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |