1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 23 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 146 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | X3 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| 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 | 402 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 67 L |
