2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 7 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 239 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2009 BMW 325 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | 325 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |