2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1972 BMW 3
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1972 BMW 3. (201 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 461 kg more than 1972 BMW 3. 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1972 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
