1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1975 BMW Coupe
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe 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 200 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1975 BMW Coupe | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
