1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 BMW 320 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 320 |
Year Released | 1992 | 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 | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 63 L |