1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 BMW 332
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 223 more horse power than 1992 BMW 332. (326 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 332. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 552 kg more than 1992 BMW 332. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 BMW 332 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 332 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 65 L |
