2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2008 BMW 135
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 135 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2008 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 396 kg more than 2008 BMW 135. 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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 135. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 135. 2008 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2008 BMW 135 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | 135 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
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 | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |