@b dot I agree. I have seen a few Aston Martin V8 Vantages in the Washington D.C. area and they are absolutely stunning. A beautiful and sexy car that is hard to not stare at.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs BMW M3
| Category | V8 Vantage | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.3 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 385 / 380 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 417 / 308 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1633 / 3600 | 1621 / 3574 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 236 / 232 | 259 / 256 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | V8 Vantage | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.0 s | 15.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.0 s | 10.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.1 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.6 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 17.2 s | 15.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph | 8.9 s @ 95.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | V8 Vantage | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 282 kph (175 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 16.8 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK) | 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) | 0.94 g (9 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (160 ft) | 50 m (163 ft) |
Summary
| Category | V8 Vantage | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 1197 | 1267 |
| Straight line speed | 1103 | 1593 |
| Total | 2300 | 2860 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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