2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 123. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 123 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 268 more horse power than 2010 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 375 kg more than 2010 BMW 123. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Rapide | 123 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 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 | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
