2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 BMW X5
To start off, 2004 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 99 more horse power than 2004 BMW X5. (355 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW X5 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Because 2004 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW X5. (500 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2004 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | X5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2890 mm |
