2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage and 2012 Audi Q7 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 17 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (493 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. 2012 Audi Q7 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 Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V12 Vantage | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4384 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1234 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
