2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (280 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin V12 | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V12 | 318 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
