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 40 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (430 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 380 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (489 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.
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 | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1610 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 Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
