2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2006 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 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 296 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 444 kg more than 2006 BMW 330. 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2006 BMW 330 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 333 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |