2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Saleen S7
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Saleen S7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Saleen S7 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 384 kg more than 2007 Saleen S7.
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, 2007 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Saleen |
| Model | V8 Vantage | S7 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2692 mm |
