2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | X3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |