2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1995 BMW M3
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1995 BMW M3. (282 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1995 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | M3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
