1998 BMW 328 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 328 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1998 BMW 328. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 328 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 328. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 328. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 328 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 328 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
