2009 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 550 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4700 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1257 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |