2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2004 BMW 316
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 525 kg more than 2004 BMW 316. 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, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | 2004 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Rapide | 316 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
