2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 BMW 650
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 209 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, 2008 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 BMW 650 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 650 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |