2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Aston Martin V8 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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 550 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4310 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |