2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2001 BMW Z9

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 Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Z9 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 168 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z9. (286 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 BMW Z9. 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, 2001 BMW Z9 (597 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2001 BMW Z9 has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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