2002 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 360 kg more than 2002 BMW 330.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 330 | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 91 L |
