2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1983 BMW 323
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 323 would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1983 BMW 323. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 623 kg more than 1983 BMW 323. 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1983 BMW 323 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 323 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |