1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 320 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 63 L |
