1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 BMW 335. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 335.
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, 2010 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 335 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 57 L |
