2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 238 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (216 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2007 BMW 325 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. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2007 BMW 325 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | 325 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 7.7 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 | 1910 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |