2006 BMW 545 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 545.
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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 545 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4700 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |