2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 4 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 225 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 306 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 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 2013 BMW 1 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vanquish | 1 Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
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 | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |