2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 BMW 323
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 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 (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.
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) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 323 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |
