2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW MM Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW MM Roadster would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | MM Roadster | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
