2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, both 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2007 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 232 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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 (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 BMW 320 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 320 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |