2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Proton Savvy
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2012 Proton Savvy 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) has 356 more horse power than 2012 Proton Savvy. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Proton Savvy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 745 kg more than 2012 Proton Savvy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Proton Savvy, 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 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Proton Savvy. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Proton Savvy.
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2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Proton Savvy | |
Make | Aston Martin | Proton |
Model | V8 Vantage | Savvy |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 489 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |