2013 BMW 3 Series vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, both 2013 BMW 3 Series and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 40 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW 3 Series | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 3 Series | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2031 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1429 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.6 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
