2005 BMW M6 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 M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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 M6 (500 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M6 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | M6 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
