2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 BMW 545
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2005 BMW 545 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 BMW 545. (326 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 95 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 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2005 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 BMW 545 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 545 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |