2003 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW X5 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 (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2003 BMW X5. (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2003 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW X5. (400 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | X5 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |
