1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2000 BMW M3
To start off, 2000 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2000 BMW M3. (325 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 BMW M3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2000 BMW M3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vantage | M3 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3168 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 63 L |