2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 306 more horse power than 2008 BMW Z4. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 555 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4. 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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | Z4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 333 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |