2009 BMW 325 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 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 325 | Vanquish |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2067 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1294 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |