2009 BMW 535 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 535 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2009 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 535.
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 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 535. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 535 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 535 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1241 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
