2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1996 BMW 745
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 745 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1996 BMW 745. (283 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 745. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 745. 1996 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1996 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | 745 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
