2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 BMW M3
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 3 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 40 more horse power than 2008 BMW M3. (339 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW M3.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | M3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |
