2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2000 BMW Z9
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z9 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 238 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 189 kg more than 2000 BMW Z9. 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z9. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2000 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | Z9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2960 mm |
