2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 BMW 330 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 166 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 330 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 315 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |