2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2006 BMW 330
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 319 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 BMW 330. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2006 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | 330 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
