2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2012 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 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 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
