1996 BMW 545 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 545 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 89 kg more than 1996 BMW 545.
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 Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 545. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 545. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 545 | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 545 | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
