1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (439 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 7 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 187 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |