2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 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 165 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 110 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 525 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2497 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 | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
