1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 BMW M3
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 194 more horse power than 2006 BMW M3. (355 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 420 kg more than 2006 BMW M3. 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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 BMW M3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | M3 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 63 L |