In my view, unless you are a dedicated race car driver who attends track days at least 10+ times a year, those purely objective, factual qualities, which other manufacturers exhibit in greater quantities, ultimately pale in comparison. The sheer psychological and emotional effect that looking at, and driving an Aston, even at moderate speeds presents to the driver is of greater value, and speaks to my senses and feelings considerably more. Add to that that I've only ever raced myself and you easily arrive at the conclusion why I prefer Astons to other sports cars, despite their objective disadvantages....