2008 BMW 320 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 234 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 320 | Vanquish |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5935 cc |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2067 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1294 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |