2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1993 BMW 520
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1993 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 462 kg more than 1993 BMW 520. 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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1993 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | 520 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
