2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 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 179 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 45 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, both vehicles can yield 410 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 BMW 330 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |