2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2002 BMW Formula One

To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW Formula One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW Formula One would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2002 BMW Formula One. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Formula One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 260 kg more than 2002 BMW Formula One. 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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Formula One. (355 Nm). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Formula One. 2002 BMW Formula One has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW Formula One will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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