2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin Rapide and 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 50 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 359 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Aston Martin Rapide 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Make Aston Martin Aston Martin
Model Rapide V8 Vantage
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5900 cc 4700 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 470 HP 420 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7300 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 469 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1631 kg
Vehicle Length 5019 mm 4382 mm
Vehicle Width 1928 mm 1867 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2990 mm 2601 mm
Fuel Consumption 12.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 80 L


 

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