2005 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 BMW 530 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 530 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
