2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage and 2012 Opel Insignia 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 293 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Insignia.
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 Opel Insignia, 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | V12 Vantage | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4384 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1234 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2737 mm |
