2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 BMW 118
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 252 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 266 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118. 2006 BMW 118 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. 2006 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 BMW 118 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 118 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 10.1 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 | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |