1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2012 BMW X6. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X6. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X6. 2012 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 BMW X6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | X6 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 85 L |