2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 BMW 328
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 8 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 224 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2009 BMW 328 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | 328 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |