2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 5 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 4,282 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 237 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 365 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 118 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
