2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 4 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 40 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 525 kg more than 2009 BMW M3. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2009 BMW M3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | M3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |