1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 790 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Touring |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
