I am sure some will not agree but for me the V12V is in a different league…..Performance and handling the Stradale just would see which way it went. While I see what Zep has said the performance figures suggest a different story (Adam needs to up his game
) but then I don’t own either but have driven both and I do love both…You put the same driver in each car and I am sure the Vantage would be quicker and more nibble in the twisty bits…Both have great engines but one is a V12 in the smallest car Aston make….I love a Stradale but it’s a big old car. For me they are very different machines…..Stradale pulls on those heart strings with its looks and sound but then the V12V does as well. The Vantage for me is just the most beautiful car in the road and that is what swings it for me…..But then you do need another 25k over a Stradale to get an V12VS so it is about is it worth the extra? Only driving both can answer that….What is obvious though is that the Stradale is great value for money. Not much at 60k that has the passion and noise a Stradale gives you…
As all have suggested the Strad and V12V are very different cars catering for slightly different people or needs really.
For me a hybrid of the two would be perfect. I prefer the smaller package of the vantage and think it is the perfect size. I only had the V8 and it was special but not quite special enough for a long term keeper. I'm not sure a V12 would change that enough for me. I'd also want a manual so not sure a Strad would work for me as a special kind of 3rd or 4th car.
I find myself a little drawn to the R8 as a smaller package but mid engined, RWD and a nice open gated manual. The V10 seems great VFM in comparison but just not sure the interior is special enough. Not sure there is a perfect answer. Some of the low production AM specials could be but they seem to hike the price up. First world problems eh?!
@Andyk I certainly wouldn't say that V12V is in a different league to a Strad or Vantage vs GT sport, it's just a different kind of car as Rockits says. One is designed as a smallish 2 seat sports car, the other designed as a large 4 seat GT (whether or not it has 2 or 4 seats)
They obviously get lumped together due to both being prestige marques, similar ages, the most beautifully curvy cars, the best sounding N/A - V engines, roughly the same budget and the general public likes them and tends not judge the driver as a nob (Porsche, Audi, BMW, Ferrari etc)
To me, the GT /Strad makes more sense as a four seater, due to its size, but totally understand the draw to a 2 seater version being the 'pinnacle' of the model and probably a better investment due to rarity.
At the same money I'd probably choose a V12V.
At current prices and £25k less definitely a Strad (even though a V12V would probably be a smarter investment)
If its not a financial decision, the only way of knowing is driving them both and deciding what suits your needs best.
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