Is the DB11 V8 less special than other Aston Martins?

Neither is as great daily driver as modern luxury sedans, but of the two, I think the V8 would be the easier car to live with.

I love my V8 DB11 and I daily it. It has more than enough power and doesn't drink fuel like the V12.

The V8 is certainly more liveable, but the V12 is hardly inconsiderable. It's all about personal preference.

It’s not as special right now, but in 20 years when everything is electric, that any V8 Aston will be quite damn special.

No way. If you are buying an Aston, you might as well buy the V12. It is not intended to be practical.

The V8 is more sensible for daily driving. It will also attract less unwanted attention in traffic.

An Aston Martin is special, but not just the car, it is the ownership experience that makes it special. That doesn't change with the V8.

Absolutely. The lighter front end makes it more agile in city traffic and the V8 is more fuel efficient.

I’ve driven both extensively and the V8 is noticeably more nimble in urban environs. That’s the better daily for sure.

The V12 is more smooth at low speeds, which can be a nice thing in stop and go traffic. It's a toss-up really.

If you are actually daily driving an Aston, the lower running costs of the V8 will soon add up. It's the smarter choice.

The best daily driver is the one that you enjoy driving every day. Some prefer the V12, others the V8.

I would say it’s more special because it’s more fun to drive hard. The car feels more alive with the lighter V8.

It doesn’t have the most exotic engine note, which is a shame. Visually, though, it’s as stunning as any other Aston.

I think it’s more special because it’s more rare to me. They all expect an Aston to have a V12 so the V8 is a bit of a surprise.

It is special in a different way. In its own way, an Aston, the V8 feels more modern and tech forward.

An Aston’s specialness is specifically its design and craftsmanship. Regardless of what's under the hood, the V8 has all of that in spades.

It seems a little more special in a way. That means that it’s more usable day to day, you can enjoy that Aston Martin experience more often.

Honestly, it does feel a bit less special. The V8 can’t compete with the feeling of knowing you’ve got a massive V12 under the hood.

Not at all. The Aston Martin presence still remains on the V8. The fact is it’s not the engine, it’s the whole package.