2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2008 BMW 116
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 4 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 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 634 kg more than 2008 BMW 116. 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 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2008 BMW 116 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | 116 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |