2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 6 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) has 279 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 634 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2007 BMW 523 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | 523 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |