2003 BMW 520 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 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 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 253 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 39 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 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 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 520 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1257 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |