2011 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, both 2011 Aston Martin Rapide and 2011 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 BMW 335. 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, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin Rapide | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Rapide | 335 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1359 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
