1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 BMW 545
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 25 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 221 more horse power than 2006 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 545.
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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 545 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2494 cc |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |
