2008 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 330 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
