1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 BMW 328
To start off, 2008 BMW 328 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2008 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 328.
Because 2008 BMW 328 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 328 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 60 L |
