1992 BMW 332 vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 332 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1992 BMW 332. (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 332. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 270 kg more than 1992 BMW 332. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 332 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
