1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 BMW 318
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 595 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 318 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 63 L |
