2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 BMW M3
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW M3 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 178 more horse power than 2003 BMW M3. (342 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 490 kg more than 2003 BMW M3. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2003 BMW M3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | M3 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3168 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 342 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 259 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |