2003 BMW 645 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 645 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2003 BMW 645. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 645. 2003 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW 645 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 645 | Vantage |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2022 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.1 L/100km | 24.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |