2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2008 BMW 645
To start off, 2008 BMW 645 is newer by 6 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 126 more horse power than 2008 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 BMW 645. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2008 BMW 645 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | 645 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |