Aston Martin Vanquish: meet the ancestors - autocar.co.uk

We reunite the stunning Aston Martin Vanquish coupe with the original V12 GT car from 2003 to study its evolution.
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When the original Aston Martin Vanquish was launched, its £150,000 price tag, 460bhp 6.0-litre V12 and near-two-tonne weight made it a luxury GT car which left a vivid impression on Steve Sutcliffe. Its stonking mid-range was in little doubt, but has time been less kind to its parts-bin interior? And, how does it compare to the all-new Vanquish? This is now a car which uses carbon fibre to keep its weight down and has 565bhp under the hood.
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[@unidigistudios]

I just love that new Vanquish, it looks absolutely gorgeous, it sounds splendid, and every time I look at it, I fall in love, and even though that F12 Berlinetta is very tempting put against the aston, I just know I will just give in to the Aston every time, it's just that gorgeous.

[@wantaferrari]

The old vanquish was much better in terms of looks. It still looks unique. The vanquish is just a tinkered DB9.

[@Trades46]

Aston KNOWS how to make a good car, problem is they have so limited funds to DEVELOP them. Unlike Ferrari (Fiat), Lamborghini (Audi), Porsche & Bentley (VW), Aston is INDEPENDENT. This makes Astons feels truly bespoke. but this means that they lack the $ to make something that can keep up with the likes of the F12 Berlinetta, Aventador LP700-4 & Continental Supersports. And I find that a bit sad. Given enough funding, I bet the Vanquish mk2 will give those supercars a run for their money.

[@KHAAAAAAAANNN]

Personally, I think the current Vanquish has more of an appeal than the F12 or Aventador, its got a coolness the Italians cant really match (I get that 'cool' is purely subjective). I agree with you though, but thanks to the new engine partnership with AMG, hopefully a lack of funding wont be a problem for Aston Martin in the future.

[@selimturkel8637]

Pagani hasn't got any funds too. But they are making perfect cars. I think funds are not excuse to make a good car.

[@Trades46]

selim türkel Pagani is is another league of EXPENSIVE to be able to offset the cost for their cars. (A Huayra is 2~3x a V12 Vanquish)

[@mannytafuerte]

Trades46 Funding? Explain that One 77 they made. Super expensive Pagani price range car.

[@Trades46]

manuel collado Fun fact; the reason why they called it the One 77 is they will ONLY make 77 copies. Pagani may only make 2~3 cars by hand per year, but even so they have already moved 203 Zondas before they stopped production. Aston isn't as remotely as expensive per car as Pagani; their prices more align with Porsche & Ferrari than Koenigsegg.

[@PedzRR]

As we all know, the original Vanquish is the most beautiful.

[@JackNapier19]

That's for sure ! Original Vanquish FOREVER

[@w-james9277]

As a big Aston fan, I think the new vanquish looks better

[@WVTougeRacer]

Sorry for responding to an old comment, but I am an Aston Martin fan as well, and I would gladly take an older Vanquish over a new one, I agree with you that it's better in terms of looks.

[@JackNapier19]

You definitely have taste ! :)

[@PedzRR]

My god, this is an old comment xD Time must be going fast ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@MotorsportMonkey]

I'm not so sure, i think this new one has really grown on me, and in the blue i saw in the flesh (Probably the same car james may had on TGear) it is something very very special to walk around and admire.

[@aydinvideo]

Most BADASS OPENING SHOT EVER! You've got me as a subscriber, that's for sure.

[@liamjames9]

the older vanquish is one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen.

[@matadormi5]

I want the original Vanquish so badly. It's tons cooler than the new one.

[@luckya824]

i like the old one soo much, i prefer it to the new one!

[@TodunOlusola]

they've come along way especially with the new 2017 S

[@bloodpig101]

...one thing is for damn sure! Aston makes OK looking cars!

[@QashmalUtomo]

"There are others that accused it (Vanquish) looking, well, a little bit vulgar at the styling front." Whoever said this, they didn't open their eyes quite much. It is beautiful. I would say that this car is like a scaled-down version of the One-77, carrying the name "Vanquish," where you can buy it without fearing that you might not be able get one of this because of the limited production numbers. I agree that I can't agree with that vulgar styling front comment.

[@JackNapier19]

Keep your Vanquish S as long as possible The Best Aston Ever Made Only 1086 Vanquish S built from 2005 to 2007 Last handmade Aston at Newport-Pagnell factory 200 MPH top speed... the BEST SOUND too

[@HugoElders]

Autocar, if you read this please respond. Couple of months ago Steve drove the 2013 DB9. Now in that video he already told us that the new DB9 gets very close to the new Vanquish, but now Sutcliffe states he underestimated the new Vanquish up until now. I'm wondering whether you guys could describe the difference between both cars. As a great Aston fan, but one that has too be very lucky to drive one, i'd really appreciate it.

[@Howitzer909]

Hard to screw so much power out of the engine when it is essentially still based on the same 6.0 V12 block that debuted on the DB7 Vantage in 1999. That same block I believe is loosely based on the Mondeo Duratec/Zetec 3.0 engine (times 2) with a crankshaft in the middle. So,,,,the engine is really really old...but still so soulful.

[@crashlove768]

when the first vanquish came out, was a lot more spectacular than the new one, with reason

[@mrflyingsourcer3515]

the old vanquish is better

[@thomasharding3915]

agreed

[@uzeyrhassan]

For the time the old one is better without a doubt! Back in the day the old Vanquish was one of my favorite cars, the new one for 2016 is not. But then again the new Vanquish in today's world is much cheaper then the new flagship Ferrari's and Lambo's, the old not so quite.

[@mrflyingsourcer3515]

+Uzeyr Hassan The old vanquish is not better for the time at the moment it will always be the best for the entirety of time.

[@TheRustedGarage]

"Yeah, theres just a touch of understeer" *drifts around the corner*

[@DDGB08]

looking forward to seeing the next evolution in drivetrain, handling, & technology for aston martin. Lesser luxury car seem to compete with its performance. I not a brit but i;ve always like astons and hope they can stay viable and relevent in the automotive industry.

[@SirJamesTND]

i love all astons but i was wondering why in every video with the vanquish the headliner rail stitching has holes

[@bend1483]

Oh god... It beautiful.

[@DethThrasher1]

vanquish S was awesome

[@adilakram67]

I Couldnt Agree More The 2007 Vanquish S Is A Beast It Does A Proper 200 MPH Whereas The New 1 Runs Out At Barely 190 Also The 2007 S Model Had A Much Nicer Dash With Sat-Nav I Bet Autocar Would Be Embarased To Compare That To The New One Because It Would Beat It Lots OF Areas And Im Sorry But Apart From The One-77 The Original Vanquish Is The Best Sounding Aston Ever Made (PERIOD)

[@freezor80]

God that thing sounds amazing!

[@jimboslice500]

why does it matter that its two mondeo v6? the one-77 had the same two v6 engines and it was the most powerful naturally aaspirated engine on the market. Also, the Noble m600 has a volvo engine from a xc90 and has 650 horsepower... doesn't matter where the engine originates.

[@MrTurboist]

I love the old vanquish always looks like the king of the lineup , But as for the new one i really don't find or feel anything special about it especially for the price. You still can see it as a DB9 with modern standards its like a 3rd facelift...

[@unknownunknowns]

From what I understand from Steve is that there's basically NO CHANGE, or little of it, in just decade, in terms of performance. No wonder Aston needs to depend on Daimler-Benz for hand-me-down engines.

[@andymayor11]

more reliable and cheaper too! Oh, did I forget to mentioned 911 clinical performance and handling?

[@DiedrichKnickerbocker1783]

When does the new F-Type arrive?

[@JackNapier19]

How the hell can you compare a M135i with a V12 Vanquish ? I guess, we're not from the same planet.

[@jamdc2000]

because they did the test on a closed secction of the road

[@markgtrheyes]

Sutcliffe's comments go against when he originally tested it saying it was decent competition for the 550 Ferrari....just don't know what to believe with these journos

[@HugoElders]

Wrong again. Aston's Vanquish is meant to be their top of the range GT while their (V12) Vantage series are supposed to be their 'true' sports cars

[@Schnellbusfahrer]

@Ricardo so you're saying Astons are slow and the M135i is the uber car. Well, I don't think that doesn't need further comments. Maybe you're too young to understand an Aston Martin. No problem, I won't waste time writing about cars, I am going to enjoy mine. Have a nice day.

[@bliglum]

Well, Astons have never really been all that fast.. But c'mon, are we seriously calling a BMW M135i a "small family car".. I mean, that little bastard is fast!! faster than many sports cars, let alone GT's : )

[@mrnicktoyou]

Even 10 years ago that dashboard was horrid. Though from the outside, the older car probably still looks better I would say.

[@roush26]

dont take it back, it sure does.

[@joelimongelli792]

The original Vanquish is still a stunner, graceful as a super gt as well!

[@zero00-100]

I you wanna go fast get a zr1 but if you want to drive in style then get a vanquish.

[@FederalNetwork]

Drag race!!

[@peanuts2105]

They are both ball achingly beautiful. The original Vanquish was the most desirable car of its time. The new MKII Vanquish is no different. 570 bhp naturally aspirated V12 - a rare breed Yes please.

[@samimalmstrom]

Vanquish vs DB9 here.

[@tejas1205]

What's wrong with you people? The new vanquish looks so awesome.

[@quintics]

BMW is turbo'd a little 3 liter supras make like 2000 hp

[@samimalmstrom]

The new Astons look like Volvo's from the front.

[@MrBingping]

you people dont give any numbers. "its faster than this, its lighter than this..." what is the ACTUAL 0-100, what is the ACTUAL top speed. dont try to talk up the car. let it speak for itself

[@AMV12S]

Original Vanquish 2002: 306kph Vanquish S 2006: 321kph Vanquish 2013: 295kph Old Vanquish is prettier, faster and more luxurious, new Vanquish looks like a simple version of DBS...fucking David Richards.

[@sofiyadocumenta7896]

totally agree

[@JackNapier19]

Exactly ! Vanquish S remains the best Aston Martin ever... As you said, top speed was more than 321 km/h, only 1086 ever built, amazing sound and so much charisma. The last proper Aston... The new 2013 Vanquish is a just a tuned DB9, same thing since 2004...

[@AMV12S]

***** And the worst thing is they lost the good and old tradicionalism, see the "Second Generation" of DB9? what also have to be called as DB10, because DB is the series and DB9 isn't a separated car, worst than this, the engine is a Mercedes Benz AMG 4.0 V8... lost the speed, lost the tradition, lost the most sexiest engine sound ever made... It's a Playboy Car, aren't a car of a real Gentleman, just like the best poster child for this brand: James Bond.

[@athenastarbrite2955]

Yes. I believe the 05/06 Vanquish S ( with that attractive nav screen)is the best Aston Martin to date.

[@Achilles204]

Using the old Vanquish is a bad comparison, they should be using the later Vanquish S model. The older one was not so good, it had a lot of problems, the S however had all of its predecessor's problems amended and as a result was the much better car, and it had a lot more power (522bhp) and had a top speed of 204mph, which is in fact a lot quicker than the new Vanquish. The Vanquish S was supercar royalty, this new one is slower than a Bentley Continental, a bit disappointing if you ask me.

[@NewtonInDaHouseYo]

Once on a german autobahn, an old Vanquish has passed me on full chat. The sound of the V12 has brought tears in my eyes...

[@DennisBerkhout1]

The first generation Vanquish was the car that, at my young age of 12 at the time, made me love cars thanks to Die Another Day. The noise and the looks made it an epic spectical. I love these 'meet the ancestors' reviews by Autocar. They show so well how the old heroes compare to the modern versions. Thank you Autocar!

[@KeynanKeys]

new one looks more db9ish

[@14Supercarandreas14]

New Vanquish is one of the most beautiful and elegant cars out there, enough said

[@iantownsend5480]

Is it just me or does the spoiler on the Vanquish look like the spoiler off the Lotus Evora

[@gti189]

I feel we have some modern cars that can’t compare to the beauty of the exterior of the old vanquish.

[@TheAmazingMrMcFlyy]

It doesn't matter how much better the modern Vanquish is compared to the original, the first One IS And Will always be a very much more special car

[@67spider1600]

we've gotten to the point where the ancestors have flappy paddles too...bye bye manual

[@pjhatton]

The Old Vanquish

[@gtrman9706]

Bought a DB9 recently.Just found a 2002 Vanquish for sale online.Tempted.🤔🤔

[@Dan.U.]

I love to watch Steve Sutcliffe's reviews. Thanks another nice review from Autocar.

[@RicardoSS85]

The Vantage S, not the Vantage... I see what you did there, my friend! For how embarrasing it might be, a current M135i also beats a current V8 Vantage. Yes, the 2013 small family hatch M135i beats the "new design principle" 2013 V8 Vantage. You can beat around the bush, but it is what it is.

[@MrBingping]

old vanquish is easily 1000 times better looking

[@jgxb13]

I'd agree that the old one's better looking.

[@dwizzle504]

Near-perfect drifts. Looks like great fun

[@NewtonInDaHouseYo]

But... nothing beats a childhood hero!

[@hamirthapar6788]

This new one might be terrible value but as a car its amazing

[@iantownsend5480]

Just looked on auto trader old Vanquish S £45,000. I'll have the DBS tho

[@JackNapier19]

If you're talking about the dark blue one with beige interior, it is not a Vanquish S. It is a Vanquish 460 bhp with S clutch and wheels, look at the 3rd stop light, it should be in the trunk, while it is behind the rear windscreen. The minimum price for an early 2005 Vanquish S is £80,000. It can go up to £185,000 for a Ultimate Edition 2007-model (one for sale by Aston Martin Leeds). That was the price of new in 2007. Aston Martin Works (Newport Pagnell) is selling a 2007-year model Vanquish S at £125,000.

[@Achilles204]

The old Vanquish S is fast approaching over £100,000+ and will continue to rise. I bet many have not even seen one on the road in person.

[@iantownsend5480]

I love the looks & sound of the the Vanquish, but as everyone has said on car reviews the gear box is crap, the DB9 gear box was so much better,i haven't seen a Vanquish for years but i do see a DB9 nearly ever day at work

[@JackNapier19]

Achilles204 Yes that's for sure, Vanquish S Ultimate Edition (50 last ever built) are for sale at £180,000 which was the price of the new car back in 2007. Late 2007 models are at around £125,000. Anyway, £100,000 seems to be the minimum to get a great Vanquish S (2005-2007) with perfect service history, perfect condition and relatively low mileage. They keep on rising !

[@Achilles204]

***** Meanwhile the latest vanquish seems to be plummeting! You seem quite an enthusiast on the Vanq S which is nice to see.

[@marksolstafir]

i'd have chosen 2013 bentley gt v8 as a proper long distance tourer over this new aston without a shadow of a doubt! what aston does is it lures with its stylish carbon exterior but it is simply overpriced for what it is. bentley's better looking interior, four wheel drive, better mileage, lower emissions, adaptive air suspension, impressive torque of nearly 500lb/ft from just 1700rpm, cheaper price tag etc is what i look for in a proper gt car. oh, and the naim audio for bentley is a bonus :)

[@Stu282]

Personally I don't think the new Vanquish is worthy of the name, it looks more of a 'New DBS'. I would have thought they'd try and make the Vanquish look more like the One-77 to sort of pay homage to the old Vanquish with the chunky stance and the oversized grill.

[@kll.c]

the main problem is that its not a new car. its an update. aston must have bribed evo quite a bit. it will never match its original form, the db9. you cant have a car like the one-77 on the one side and this on the other. the image of aston is destroyed

[@ethownzbh]

the old vanquish looks so dated next the new one but have it side by side with most modern sports cars and it like very modern. the new vanquish is styling...from the future.

[@iantownsend5480]

Both cars are brilliant but the gear box in the old Vanquish is shit

[@JackNapier19]

Have you ever driven one ? The gearbox in the Vanquish S suits the car perfectly, a real automated-manual and not a simple torque converter automatic gearbox you find in any BMW 5 series.... the S clutch is much more resistant than the original clutch, you can drive more than 30 000 miles before replacing it. Important is to go into Neutral at stop light.

[@Achilles204]

***** Hes right, the gearbox in the old one is shit. Also you don't have to put it into neutral at a stop light, thats a misconception by Aston martin, its fine to leave it in first, I know because my father has one and he used to do that until he spoke to Pete Mckenzie who was head of the Aston Martin gearbox/transmission sector and he said it is unnecessary.

[@iantownsend5480]

Nope I've never driven one, it won't change down when you want it to & a three point turn on a hill with no clutch good luck with that

[@JackNapier19]

Ian Townsend LOL it is pretty sad to read the same words already pronounced by Jeremy Clarkson. Instead of listening to him, try one and then give your opinion. Clarkson couldn't change down because at the precise moment, the engine would have blown, it would be in over-revs ! Just watch again the Top Gear review, Clarkson is fully accelerating and right after he tries to select the gear down, it is of course impossible to gear down at 5000 rpm and this stupid Clarkson says "it won't change down when I want it to", he's just a Show Man... A Vanquish S clutch can last more than 60 000 miles if you use it correctly. The original Vanquish clutch was more fragile but all problems have been resolved with the Vanquish S and magnetic sensors. Anyway, the Vanquish S remains the greatest Aston Martin ever made.

[@gc12gladiator]

Great review from Steve. I find the new Vanquish absolutely stunning!

[@JackNapier19]

VANQUISH MK1's value (2001-2007) is increasing

[@hondatadakatsu7677]

massacro GTA V ? O.O

[@Trades46]

The reviewer did say the Vanquish Mk1 is one of the 'old school' exotics. The M135 follows an entirely new principle in car design (flyweight handling) vs. the Vanquish Mk1's "POWER!!!" and little much else. There exist a large performance gap between cars of different eras. I will however, doubt that the M135i will keep up with the 'new design principle' of Astons, take the Vantage S for example. A M3 maybe, but that's another story.

[@Schnellbusfahrer]

Hello Ricardo. I own a 06 Vanquish S and I don´t care about being slower than anybody else, but I think you didn´t EVER drive in a Vanquish as you have no clues about this unique car. No problem, it´s not a mass product and especially the Vanquish is very underrated. And well, I know some nice guys from the AMOC who ARE going to race idiots in a BMW on mountain roads in a Vanquish - because they can and the Vanq as well.

[@goat6inboots]

You are incorrect. The DB9 is a GT car, but so is the current Vanquish. Just like the 599. I mean seriously, what is the full name of the 599? It is the 599 GTB. GT... B. The 599 was also designed to be a GT car. Ferrari has made that very clear. The previous Vanquish, however, was more a sport car. But the current Vanquish is still a GT car, just with a lot more sports car genetics.

[@Schnellbusfahrer]

While the new one is a pimped DBS, the real Vanquish is a stunning masterpiece and a piece of art. Timeless and classy. I owned a Vanquish (Non S) and now a 06 Vanquish S - I will not sell it (probably I will if I find a better color combination) and I would NEVER trade it for a new one. For me, the new one is way too overstyled (technically it´s a decade behind a modern Ferrari) and too aggressive for an Aston Martin.

[@andymayor11]

I can't believe they replaced Chris Harris (who's the best car presenter) for this stuck-up snob. He's such a British nationalist. Always glorifying Brit cars over the rest. The range rover this, the Aston that, whilst looking down on German engineering and Italian sophistication. Aston Martin looks gorgeous but most of us can't afford the price tag anyway. But a 911(993TT or 997GTS) that's within our reach and gosh they are better cars then any aston!

[@HesteBremse]

To call it vulgar really does not describe it well - If you are really conservative you might, but looking at what is going around the automotive design these days it can hardly be called vulgar more like elegantly sporty. It is still a beautiful proportioned car with a great stance, soundtrack and as a GT it is very desirable no doubt. I would choose it over a Bentley GT well knowing that I would properly get more modern technique in the Bentley. Review was a bit awkward this time, sorry.

[@Lolzilol123]

It would've been much more interesting if this new Vanquish had been compared to a late Vanquish S - preferably an 'Ultimate Edition'. The 'S' was launched in 2004 and had 515 bhp if I remember correctly - so in 8-9 years the Aston engineers only managed to gain 50 bhp? Ferrari 575M had 540 bhp in 2005 - the F12 now has 730 bhp - so in the same time Ferrari has managed to gain 190 bhp. The old Vanquish seemed a much better contender to Ferrari etc. than the new one does.

[@SubaruDriver]

What a cr@p comparison. 2 cars built 10 years apart with 10 years worth of different technology, £50,000 difference in price. I could have told you in 7 seconds what he's taken 7 minutes to explain. 2 BEAUTIFUL cars all the same. Will be interesting to look back in 20 years time and see which has aged better and which will be considered the "classic" though

[@RicardoSS85]

I can and I just did. It bothers Vanquish owners that a small family hatchback beats the shit out of their handcrafted V12 exotic, believe me. I've had two going ape when I beat them in the bends (one in Parque Florestal de Monsanto, the other one in Sintra). Driver input might have helped, but it surely doesn't explain everthing.

[@RicardoSS85]

An 8 Series is not an Aston Martin - the brand is a lot less exclusive, it's not in the same segment, it cost a lot less and it never took itself half as serious as the Vanquish did (which, if you've not figured out yet, is my main point). Besides, the 8 Series was introduced 24 years ago - that's late 1980s engineering; the Vanquish was born in the 21st century.

[@Onekick92]

Yeah but the way its designed comparative to Ferrari or Lamborghini cars, the vanquish definitely is a GT. Its got far more in built comfort, its just AM have put in more speed and tried to reduce the weight. Its still just as good of a GT as the DB9 but is closer to a sports car in terms of speed. Whereas the other manufacturers sacrifice comfort in favour of speed,

[@JackNapier19]

VANQUISH S MK1 FOREVER !!!! Still the fastest Aston ever with top speed of 200 MPH... Autocar, you should have taken a Vanquish S of 2006/2007 with the DB9-inspired dashboard... a bit easy to do the comparison like this with the early Vanquish and its old dash. The Vanquish S with 520 BHP destroys the new Vanquish in performance, sound and look. Period.

[@Trades46]

They don't design these things for outright speed; that's not the point. Nobody in a Aston Vanquish is going to race some cocky idiot in a BMW on mountain roads (that's the Ferrari's job). You absolutely CANNOT compare a everyman BMW to a handcrafted V12 exotic.

[@rare6499]

I love the new model, its stunning. But I would take a MINT black, factory conversion manual Vanquish S over a new one. The original Vanquish S is so handsome, timeless. The new one is a little bit too footballer's wages for me. Dont get me wrong. Its still awesome.

[@sltz3]

According to their own website, the Vanquish is the "Ultimate GT". However, this does not mean that it should not perform. (Yes I used a double negative) So, I would say that is a sporty GT. It's an Aston Martin, it should perform.

[@ShiroSky102]

Exterior is gorgeously good looking. ..but interior is dull and uninspired and lack of supercar feel. I hopefully next Aston Martin have a better looking interior . Most driver spent 90% driving the car instead parking and stare at bodywork

[@yassirbelarabi1686]

God that Colour is so Beautiful with Carbon Fiber parts, reminds me if the DBS

[@Schnellbusfahrer]

@Ricardo I have to admit the M135i has a nice sound. Why I know this? Well, I am sitting outside in front of a cafe and here's a guy in a white M135i driving in a circle around the cafe since 30 minutes begging for attention.

[@Marine475]

Basic block isn't exactly what you redesign every year. If it's OHC there's not much to work on anyway. The basic design of AM V8 from 1968 was in use until year 2000, BMW used it's M10 engine for 26 years 1962- 1988.

[@mrmactknife]

The lines on the new Vanquish are simply gorgeous. However I really don't like the back end though, I just doesn't work with the rest of the car. Hopefully they'll get it right with the inevitable 2014/15 Vanquish GTS ;)

[@Arlind22]

Are you kidding me? The interior of the new Vanquish already feels outdated. It has been in the market since the DB9 came around (9-10 years ago). So interior wise, the new Vanquish feels as bad as the old one.

[@brentzittel]

Wtf they just kept playing the same clip of it going around those two corners the whole

[@TheBS80]

Off course, the Vanq is a GT. How would you call a 1,9 ton heavy car a "sports" car? Aston builds sporty GTs. Same with the 599, it´s a GT, the 458 is a sportscar. Did you ever drive one of those?

[@0foxgiven]

It just annoys me when he uses the words new and old! Give the 2003 model to a tuner company and it will be more different than the 2013 model! Aston hasn't made a new car since 2002-3 ish!

[@RicardoSS85]

They're 12 years apart. One is one of the most expensive V12 GT cars ever built, the other one is a small family car. Whichever way you look at it, the Aston comes out not looking good...

[@RicardoSS85]

That's exactly my point: these two should never EVER be in the same league. But the truth is that the M135i is faster than a 1st generation Vanquish. Quite embarrasing for Aston Martin...