2007 BMW 645 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 645 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 645 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 645 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1257 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |