1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1980 BMW 725
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 725 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1980 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 725.
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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1980 BMW 725 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 725 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |