2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2001 BMW 316
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 316 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 350 more horse power than 2001 BMW 316. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 600 kg more than 2001 BMW 316. 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2001 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | 316 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
