2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2012 Honda Accord 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 159 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 4 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2012 Aston Martin V8 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 V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord, 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 V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Accord |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
