2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 and 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 and 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S are equipped with a 4,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 weights approximately 21 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 V8 Vantage S (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
