2010 BMW M6 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW M6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 BMW M6. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW M6 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | M6 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1241 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2781 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
