2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. 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 100 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 BMW 335 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 335 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 61 L |