2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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 497 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 245 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2006 BMW 530 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. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | 530 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2979 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| 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 | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
