2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1999 BMW 845
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 845. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 845 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1999 BMW 845. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 845. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 164 kg more than 1999 BMW 845. 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 845. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 845.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1999 BMW 845 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | 845 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |