2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 335 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2010 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 93 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V12 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, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 2010 BMW 335 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V12 Vantage | 335 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1697 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |