2009 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 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), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 335 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
