2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage and 2012 Volvo S60 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 71 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60.
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 Volvo S60, 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60. (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60. 2012 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | V12 Vantage | S60 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 569 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4384 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1234 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |