2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage would be higher. 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 405 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 640 kg more than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2013 Toyota Yaris, 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 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 2013 Toyota Yaris 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. 2013 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V12 Vantage | Yaris |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4384 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1234 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |