2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 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 6 more horse power than 2011 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 235 kg more than 2011 BMW M3. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | M3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
