2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, both 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage and 2011 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (216 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 377 kg more than 2011 BMW 125. 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 V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V12 Vantage | 125 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1697 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
