2008 BMW 735 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 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 735 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (430 HP) has 162 more horse power than 2008 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 735 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 735 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 430 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
