1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 365 kg more than 2011 BMW 328. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 328 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3000 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 61 L |
