1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2008 BMW 130
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 10 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 340 more horse power than 2008 BMW 130. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 595 kg more than 2008 BMW 130. 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 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2008 BMW 130 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vantage | 130 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 53 L |
