2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Aston Martin Rapide 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 148 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (322 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 320 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide.
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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
| Model | Rapide | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 472 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
