2010 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, both 2010 Aston Martin Rapide and 2010 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 565 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Rapide | 118 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1359 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
