2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 9 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 2010 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 289 kg more than 2010 BMW 328. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 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 2010 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | 328 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3000 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2761 mm |
