2008 BMW 135 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 135 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2008 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 BMW 135. 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 135. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 135 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 135 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
