2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1999 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1999 BMW 330 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 88 L |