2009 BMW 335 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 335 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 335 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
