2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2002 BMW M3
To start off, both 2002 Aston Martin V12 and 2002 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW M3. (480 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin V12 | 2002 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V12 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2890 mm |
