2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2001 BMW 318
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 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 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 312 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 440 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2001 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | 318 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2790 mm |
