2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 2012 Peugeot 207
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage and 2012 Peugeot 207 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) has 436 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 207. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 606 kg more than 2012 Peugeot 207. 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 Peugeot 207, 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 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 207. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 2012 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
| Model | V12 Vantage | 207 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4384 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1234 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
