1981 BMW 725 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 725 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 725 | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 725 | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2740 mm |
