1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1962 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1962 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 490 kg more than 1962 BMW 3200 CS. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 3200 CS. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 3200 CS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1962 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 75 L |
