2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin Rapide and 2012 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 159 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535.
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, both vehicles can yield 600 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Rapide | 535 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
