2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 BMW 332
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 BMW 332. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 332. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 332. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 BMW 332 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 332 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 338 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |