2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 2012 Audi A3
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage and 2012 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2012 Audi A3. (140 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 175 kg more than 2012 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A3. 2012 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 2012 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V12 Vantage | A3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4384 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1234 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
