2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,280 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 40 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 BMW 530 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 530 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |