2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 BMW 328
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 149 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 BMW 328 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 328 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |