2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 BMW 745
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 132 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (322 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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 2004 BMW 745. (447 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2004 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | 745 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
