2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 BMW X3
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW X3 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 160 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3.
Because 2007 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (306 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | X3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
