2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 291 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 221 kg more than 2011 BMW 328. 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | 328 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
