2003 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2003 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 325 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
