1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1999 BMW 750
To start off, 1999 BMW 750 is newer by 18 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 5,370 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1999 BMW 750. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 750 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 750. (490 Nm). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1999 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 750 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3080 mm |
