2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 BMW 316
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 BMW 316 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 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 307 more horse power than 2009 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 570 kg more than 2009 BMW 316. 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 BMW 316 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 316 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |