2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 3 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 221 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 149 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535. 2012 BMW 535 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. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | 535 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| 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 | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
