2012 Peugeot 408 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, both 2012 Peugeot 408 and 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 408.
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 Peugeot 408, 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 (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Peugeot 408 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Peugeot | Aston Martin |
| Model | 408 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1815 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1525 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2601 mm |
