1977 Aston Martin AM Vantage vs. 1977 BMW 520
To start off, both 1977 Aston Martin AM Vantage and 1977 BMW 520 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin AM Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin AM Vantage (321 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin AM Vantage should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin AM Vantage weights approximately 185 kg more than 1977 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin AM Vantage | 1977 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | AM Vantage | 520 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
