1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 20 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 261 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 BMW 320 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 320 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 63 L |