2009 BMW 118 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 118 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. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 209 kg more than 2009 BMW 118.
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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 118 | Vanquish |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2067 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1294 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 78 L |