2008 BMW M6 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 M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M6 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. 2008 BMW M6 weights approximately 46 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M6. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | M6 | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
