2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 BMW 535
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 535 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 (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (330 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 BMW 535 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 535 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |