2005 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 330 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
