2013 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe S vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupe
To start off, both 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe S and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupe were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe S and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupe are equipped with a 4,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupe (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe S. (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupe should accelerate faster than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupe weights approximately 70 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupe (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe S. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe S. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe S has automatic transmission and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupe has manual transmission. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe S | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupe | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Vantage | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2022 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1241 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.6 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
