2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1992 BMW 850
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850.
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 Vanquish (542 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (447 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1992 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | 850 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
