2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 10 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 134 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 99 kg more than 2011 BMW 335. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2011 BMW 335 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | 335 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
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 | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2761 mm |