2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 310 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4896 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
