2005 BMW 320 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 320 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
